John H. Daloisio

1920 - 12

John H. Daloisio, 87, of Tarentum, entered into eternal life Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Dec. 5, 1920, in Curtisville, the son of the late Henry and Carmella "Cora" (Calderelli) Daloisio. John was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater from 1942 to 1945 with the Army. He was a member of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Natrona Heights and was a life member of the VFW Post 894 in Natrona Heights. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nora (McGuire) Daloisio; children, John M. (Jani) Daloisio, of Kittanning, and Mary Ann (Steve) Fecik, of White Oak; seven grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Daloise, of Meadville; and by his sister, Florence (Ray) Thimmons, of Fox Chapel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Jean Daloisio Baum; brothers, Louis Daloise and Henry Daloisio; and by his sisters, Ann Lattus and Mary Deres. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday in the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688, where a blessing service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church with his pastor, the Rev. Thomas Wagner, as celebrant. Burial with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post 894 will be in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.