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BORN
1954
DIED
2018
AL AMELIO Obituary
Al Amelio of Scott Township PA, passed away on July 4, 2018. He was 87 years old. He was a member of the Greatest Generation and served our country proudly in WWII. A shoe repairman who married Mary Grace Amicone (deceased) June 19, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA; Al is survived by three children, Al (Debbie) Amelio of Bethel Park, PA, William (Jamie) Amelio of Austin, TX, and Debbie (JM) Manion of South Fayette Township, PA; he is also blessed with 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson; Nicholas, Anthony, Danielle, Austin, Cherry, Riley, Bronson, Avery, Tyler Manion, Cassandra Manion, and his great-grandson, Lev. Al truly lived the American dream. He was a first generation Italian American who served in the Army. After his service, he started his own shoe repair business that became a fixture in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Everyone knew Al. He had an unbelievable following because of the quality of his work and his "customer first" attitude. He knew the meaning of hard work and ensured all his children and grandchildren knew it as well. He loved his family and enjoyed family time together. Many a challenging problem were solved around the kitchen table. Al loved golfing and beach time. His golf game wasn't that good. On one outing with his son, Bill, his tee shot veered sideways and almost ended Bill's promising career. He would spend hours traveling from Pittsburgh to the Outer Banks to go on vacation with Debbie and her family, imparting nuggets of wisdom along the way. Li'l Al took over the shoe repair shop seven years ago and had the pleasure of Dad's humor and astuteness to details of the trade. Right up until his last day, he was still ensuring the books were correct and checks were paid. Dad was a stickler for details. He didn't miss a trick. When Mom's health was faltering, he showed all of us what it meant to have a servant mentality. He loved his wife, Mary, dearly and took great care of her during her final months. He demonstrated to all of us what family and true love really means. Friends welcome Saturday and Sunday 2-4, 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Grace Church, 310 Kane Blvd., Pgh., PA 15243. Interment to follow in Christ Our Redeemer (North Side Catholic Cemetery), 204 Cemetery Lane, Pgh., PA 15237. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, 426 C Street NE, Washington, DC, 20002 or to the American Kidney Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300, Rockville, MD, 20852.
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July 26, 2018
I nostri pensieri e preghiere sono con voi e la vostra famiglia. Confidiamo nel Dio di "ogni conforto" in questi momenti difficili - 2 Corinti 1:3,4
Shelley Grubbs
July 9, 2018
Al, Debbie and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. May he enjoy eternal rest and may you find comfort sharing the many great memories that you have.
Tim and Shelley Grubbs & family
Philip Sonson
July 9, 2018
To Al Amelio Family,
My condolences. Your father was my very first employer and I will always be greatful for his friendship and his generous, caring spirit. We had very good times even though I was a young teeenager working in his business.
I know he was one of those types of guys that you wanting to be around because of the joy he brought to those surrounding him. I will remember him that way. I was one of those lucky enough to have him in my life if only for a brief time.
Philip Sonson
July 8, 2018
To Al's, Kids, Sorry to hear about your dad. We had many good times together when you were growing up with my kids. I'm sure you remember Mitch from Nationwide. He has been gone now for 19 years. He and Al were good buddies. Now I live in Arizona . God Bless all of you.
Cory Mitchell
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joe and joanne grosso and family
July 8, 2018
our deepest sympathy to all of you. al bill and Debbie and families.my dear niehbors for so long. lots of happy memories and love to you and prayers to all of you and mom and dad. may they rest in peace. two wonderful people to have known. the LORD will be with you as you grieve.
Rick & Laura Bayardi
July 8, 2018
Debbie JM Tyler Cassie
Laura and I are sorry for your families loss.Your family is in our prayers.
Serge Saric
July 8, 2018
We are sorry for your loss and feel your pain. World will miss amazing person like Him.
Steve & Amanda Kuclo
July 7, 2018
To the Amelio and Manion family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this time. Let memories of the times you shared with him give you comfort. He was man rich with love from you. We love you all. Love, -The Kuclo Family
Regina Lackner Ehrhart
July 7, 2018
What a true loss to our communities in the South Hills. I remember Al so well. My mom and I brought our shoes to him for dozens of years. He was incredibly polite and generous. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May God Bless.
Michael Schipani
July 7, 2018
Deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to the Amelio family.
Susan (Krawczynski) Goldstein
July 7, 2018
So very sorry for the loss of your Father. He was indeed a rare blessing who leaves a loving and compassionate legacy, a true gift to his offspring and their families. You are all a testament to his character, his kindness and his industrious and productive life. May God shine His eternal light upon his soul. Sending love and prayers for your family.
Mike & Beth Hills
July 7, 2018
Bill & Family so sorry for your loss. You have our family's sympathy. God Bless.
Teik Peng Yeoh
July 7, 2018
Bill, deepest condolences to you and family
Steve Gigliotti
July 7, 2018
With deepest sympathy for your loss.
Francine Altman
July 7, 2018
I'm just a customer who knew your dad as a great shoemaker! So sorry for your loss -the picture of him smiling is perfect - he was always smiling!
Thomas Powell
July 6, 2018
Debbie and Al
I am out of the country and so sorry to get the bad news. His obituary brought both laughs and tears to me and I know every word of it to be true. Enjoy your celebration of a wonderful life- a great man, husband and father!
My best to your family!
July 6, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May God's loyal love comfort you during this difficult time..Psalms 119:76
Linda DeJulio
July 6, 2018
I was blessed to know Al and his family for what seems like a lifetime. He was one of my father's closest friends for more than 30 years and worked two shops down, most of that time. My father, Bob, the Barber, and Al, the Shoemaker, were often called the Mayors of Manor Oak as they were friends to so many customers and business owners at Manor Oak. My father loved to golf with Al and jot down his Italian recipes. More importantly, they shared stories of each other's children, their ups and downs, and all the important things in life. He will be greatly missed by our family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Amelio family.
Bob, Marcia, Linda, and Haley DeJulio
Sandra Reardon
July 6, 2018
May our lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences uu
Michelle Sylvia
July 6, 2018
My heart and prayers are with you and everyone affected by this loss. Sending all my love!
Mel Chancey
July 6, 2018
My prayers and love to the entire family and friends of Al's I only got to know him thru his family sharing stories but I felt the love they all shared so deeply, and to me that's what life is all about, GOD Bless your soul Al and comfort your loved ones,
David Habib
July 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for the Amelio family's!
Lynn Sambuco
July 5, 2018
I am so very sorry Debbie for the loss of your father. It is obvious to see what an amazing man he was and what an incredible impact he had on your entire family and those around him. I hope as time passes you are comforted by the many incredible memories of life and time spent together. Your entire family is in our prayers.
Love & Blessings,
Lynn Sambuco and family
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