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JOSEPH "GIUSEPPE" D'ANDREA
JOSEPH "GIUSEPPE" D'ANDREA
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JOSEPH D'ANDREA Obituary
Of Penn Hills, on April 6, 2019. Beloved husband (61 years) of Enrichetta (Moccia) D'Andrea; loving father of Henry D'Andrea (Valerie), Frank D'Andrea (Amy), and John D'Andrea (Deanna); brother of Domenica Ranallo, Antonia Clora Sciulli, Maria Petta, Angela Surian, Antonio D'Andrea and Bruno D'Andrea; loving grandfather of David (Jenny), Nicholas (Danielle), Danielle D'Andrea-Susalla (Eddie), Joseph (fiancée, Jennifer Misko), Allison, Marissa (fiancé, Billy Williams), James, Thomas, and Seaman Michael D'Andrea; great-grandfather of Henry and Sophie D'Andrea. Joe came to Pittsburgh from Gamberale, Abruzzi, Italy in 1956. At that time he learned a trade of repairing televisions and installing rooftop antennas. He became a land developer and landlord in Penn Hills and Wilkins Township, and founded D'Andrea Wine and Liquor Imports in 1982. Joe belonged to various Italian social clubs, enjoyed gardening at his home and at his buildings for his tenants, tending to his fig trees, making home-made Italian sausage, salami, capicola and prosciutto, he enjoyed giving what he made away to friends, family and his tenants. He spent much of his time at his second home in Deerfield Beach Florida, and spending time with family and friends. He visited Toronto every August for the Festa Della Madonna Canneto where he spent time with many lifelong friends and family. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church, Thursday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe's memory to: Hillman Cancer Center, www.hillman.upmc.com.
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Anthony Tommarello
April 1, 2025
Thinking today of Mr. DeAndrea and his great family.
Anthony Tommarello
Greg Garland
April 17, 2019
John,
Sorry for your loss. Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
John Vaccarello
April 12, 2019
I met Joe when I was very young man over 50 years ago! He was always working and providing for his family. He was the nice, gentle, and caring man. I was so sad when I heard that he had passed! May god bless his family. Our deepest condolences.
John A. Vaccarello
Anthony Tommarello
April 10, 2019
God bless Mr. D'Andrea and his family. He is well loved. Him and his wife raised a great family and they will carry on the good name! We will miss him. My condolences, Anthony Tommarello and family.
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Enrico Sciulli
April 10, 2019
We are so sorry to hear that Zio Joe passed away. We will forever miss him.
Love your nephew Enrico, Maria, Emma and Stephanie Sciulli
Dean Meixner
April 10, 2019
A tenant/landlord relationship grew into an actual friendship, 24 years in the making. Joe will be missed!
God bless the D'Andrea family during these difficult times, and may God's hands keep my friend now!
Valerie Moeller
April 9, 2019
My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Sympathy and prayers of comfort for the D'Andrea family.
Joseph Casato
April 9, 2019
Spent time with Joe at Panera in Wilkins on Sundays. Wonderful Man. Such an easy man to like. My Sincerest Sympathy to his Family and Friends. I will Miss him, as will MANY Others. God Bless You & Keep You, Joe.
Rich Chapla
April 8, 2019
Joe was such a nice man. We used Joe's Penn Hills office building as production offices on many Feature films shot in Pittsburgh who would have thought that Films like foxcatcher, Southpaw, the new Tom Hanks Mister Rogers film and many others got thier start in Joes office Building. He was certainly a character who will be sadly missed. The Pittsburgh Film community will sadly miss this kind man. Rest In Peace Joe! Rich Chapla
Dana Altmeyer
April 8, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss, I will miss Giuseppe popping up in front of me saying"Hello my friend" always a pleasure to see him,he surely will be missed. I will ALWAYS remember the gardening tips!! Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Georgeen Lucas
April 8, 2019
To Joe's Family. I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. I had the pleasure to meet Joe nine years ago. His kindness and generosity were without equal. He always had a cheerful smile to share (along with a piece of candy). He talked so lovingly about his family. Please know that Heaven has indeed gained another angel.
Wendy Adams
April 8, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 8, 2019
The passing of your loved one is a sadness but the memories and the power of prayers may it help ease the pain and soothe you during this difficult time of sorrow. hm
April 7, 2019
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Louise Carlino
April 7, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for all members of your Family at this difficult time. May the prayers and words expressed, let all of you know; that we care and each one of you are not alone at this time.The Carlino and Randazzo Families
Vicki D'Andrea & family
April 7, 2019
Please accept our heartfelt and deepest sympathy on your loss. We cherish the memories of Uncle Joe, our favorite uncle and brother in law, and will always remember the happy occasions we spent together.
Vicki Meissner
April 7, 2019
I was blessed to have known him. He was such a sweet man. I will always remember seeing him working in his garden when I left work.
April 7, 2019
Dear family, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Matthew 5:4
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