JAMES J. CHECCO

CHECCO
JAMES J.
Age 89, of Avella, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1927, a son of the late Frank and Mary Steffich Checco. A veteran of the United States Army, he was drafted in 1945 serving as a Patrolman with Troop D of the 7th Calvary in Japan during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947. Mr. Checco was a member of the Ironworkers Local Union No. 3. He was a proud member of the American Legion Bert C. Siders Post 643 for 52 years, where he previously served as the Sergeant of Arms. He was also a longtime member the Avella Sportsmen Club, Moose Lodge 22 in Washington, VFW and Raccoon Valley Sportsman Association. He lived a quiet life at home since his wife, Evelyn Bogo Checco, passed away nearly seven years ago on October 20, 2010. They are survived by their daughter, Lela Checco of Avella. Other survivors include daughters, Lavonne Rosales of Scottsdale, Arizona, Cynthia Popelas and her husband, Bob Popelas, and Jamee Checco of Monessen, and former wife, Rosemary Titler of Monessen; sister, Angeline Strelch of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including John Checco and his wife, Kathy, who were especially supportive over the past several years. Deceased in addition to his wife and parents are brothers, Frank and Phillip Checco; and sisters, Margaret Checco and Virginia Bukovinsky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 PA-136, Eighty Four, PA 15330, www. washingtonpashelter.org. To honor Mr. Checco's wishes, there will be no public visitation and a memorial service is being planned for a later date. LEE & MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021.