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ALFRED ANGELO "FREDDY" MINELLA
ALFRED ANGELO "FREDDY" MINELLA
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ALFRED MINELLA Obituary
ALFRED "FREDDY" ANGELO
Age 60, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully after a courageous two and a half year battle with a brain tumor. Beloved husband of Maryann Quinn Minella for 39 years; loving father and mentor to sons, Mike and Vince (Becky) Minella; proud pap pap of Gia Minella; son of Anita and the late Rudolph Minella; brother of Rudy (Ellen), David (Susan) Minella and Cheryl (the late Chuck) Palmer; brother-in-law of Dan (Heather), Theresa and Lisa Quinn, Nancy (Will) Berteotti and the late Bill, Ron and Larry Quinn; also surviving are 26 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Fred worked for the Bridgeville Borough until his retirement in 2014. Fred was a member of Holy Child Parish, the Italian Club, the Owls Club and the SNPJ Club, where he enjoyed the company of his many good friends. When well, he spent a good bit of his free time at his camp with family and friends, where he taught and shared his passion for hunting and fishing with his sons. The family would like to acknowledge and give special thanks to the Hope Hospice caregivers who so selflessly comforted Fred and his family through this difficult journey, Jody Whalen, Shelly Craig, Jaime Dax, Lee Banko and also Deacon Brian Podobnik of Holy Child Parish for his spiritual guidance and support. Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville (412-221-3333). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Child Parish. View and share condolences at:
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Mary Ellen Hefferan
August 13, 2015
So sorry to hear that Fred has passed. He is in the arms of the angels now. He was a great guy, and I will never forget how good he always was to my mom. I'm so sorry I missed the viewing, I only found out today that he had passed. God bless you all during this difficult time.
John Heinrich
August 4, 2015
Dear Mare, Mike and Vince.
This one hits a little too close to home. You have my sincerest condolence for your loss. Freddy was a special guy. That smile is something I will never forget!!
Of course I have been away for awhile but when I would see him, I always got a big bear hug. I...for one (along with most of Bridgeville) will never forget him!
I apologize for not making the viewing as I was out of town.
Love you
John
Babette ( Mulig) Clay
July 30, 2015
Maryann,
So sorry to hear of Freddie's passing. I remember how in love you two were in school and everlasting. Prayers and memories will keep him in your heart till you two are reunited again.
July 30, 2015
Maryann and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Fred. You have our deepest sympathy.
Rita Maslonek and family
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Beth Reczek
July 29, 2015
Maryann and family, Please accept my condolences for the loss of Fred. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories that I'm sure you have. I know that God will wrap his arms around all of you and help you during such a difficult time.
July 29, 2015
Maryanne and family,
We were not at home during this time and wanted to express our deepest sympathy for your loss of Freddie.
Fred and MaryLou Yagulli
July 28, 2015
I was very sorry to hear of Freddy's passing. All of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Sylvia Farenzena Schellhaas
Buddy DiPietro
July 28, 2015
My Thoughts and prayers Mary Ann Mike & Vince Fred was a great guy
Gary and Patti Yorkgitis
July 28, 2015
Our thought and Prayer our with you
Frank Romanio
July 28, 2015
Maryann and family
Patti and I were saddened to hear of Freddy's passing. He will be fondly remembered in the Bridgeville community in which he served. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family on your loss
Patti & Frank Romano
July 27, 2015
MARY ANN AND BOYS, SORRY ABOUT FREDDY, WE HAVE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES. TAKE CARE
DAVE BURKHART
Elaine Sujdak Mitchell
July 27, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
July 27, 2015
MARY ANN AND FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT YOU KNOW HE IS NOT SUFFERING ANY MORE. IT IS SO HARD ON THE FAMILY WATCHING SOMEONE YOU LOVE BE SO SICK. MARY ANN YOU ARE A SAINT AND NOW HE IS WITH ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, HIM AND DAD WILL PROBABLY GET A CAMP SIGHT UP THERE, AND FLEA WILL BE THERE TO HELP THEM FIX IT UP.
WE LOVE YOU GUYS, JOANNE KARAS AND BOYS
July 27, 2015
Mary Ann & Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Freddy. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Debbie Ninness
Scott Twp.
July 27, 2015
Mary Ann & family,
I was so sorry to hear about Freddy. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Debbie Ninness
Scott. Twp.
Todd Bradley
July 27, 2015
Maryann Mike Vince &family
My sincere condolences on the loss of Freddy.I'll never forget all the great times he gave us.
Mary Pat Shea Pitcher
July 27, 2015
May God Bless you and comfort you all in this difficult time.
Joe & Janet Beerhalter
July 27, 2015
Maryann Joe and I were so sad when we heard about Fred. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Terry Welsh
July 27, 2015
Until We meet again, My God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Nikki (Martincic-Boyce) Magdich
July 26, 2015
Dear Maryann, Vinny, Michael and family. I extend my very deepest sympathies and condolences to all of you during this most difficult time of loss. Freddy was a very nice man and he was a good neighbor for many, many years. It has been a long battle and I hope your hearts and minds can find peace in your happy memories of him. May you all be surrounded with the love and comfort of your family and friends.
Barbara Klemencic
July 26, 2015
Maryann and family, Larry and I so so sorry for your loss. Fred always had a smile on his face, and a kind word. Larry speaks of him often.
again we are so sorry for your loss.
Bob and Debby Gigliotti
July 26, 2015
To the Minella Family,
We are very saddened to hear of the death of Fred. At times like these, it is hard to understand why, but just know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bob & Debby
The KIRSOPP Family
July 26, 2015
Our family is sincerely saddened by the loss of your husband and father, Maryanne, Mike and Vince. Our prayers are with you all at this time of pain and sorrow. Fred is fondly remember by us as a gentle kind soul.
Lord, at the moment nothing seems to be able to help the loss You all feel.
Their hearts are broken and their spirits mourn.
All we know is that Your grace is sufficient.
This day, this hour
Moment by moment
we pray for Fred's family to lean on You,
For when we are at our weakest Your strength is strongest.
we pour out our grief to You
And praise You that on one glorious day
When all suffering is over and love has conquered
We shall be together again.
Amen
Jeff Gross
July 26, 2015
Dear; Mary Ann & Family. I'm sorry for your loss. Freddy was a good man and loved his family. He will be well missed. I am pleased to have had good memories of Fred. You will always be in our thoughts and Prayers. I'll always remember how you have taken care of my Grandmother.
Mary Howell Kriegelsteiner (Pete Romano)
July 26, 2015
God does only take the good ones. Fred was a wonderful man, married to a wonderful woman. I never saw Freddy without a smile and he always had a kind word. He and Mary Ann were inseparable & I am certain his sons will carry on his legacy & take care of their Mom. May God bless you all.
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