James Donatelli

On July 11th James A Donatelli of McMurray was delivered to God in heaven. He was 90 years old. James was born and raised in the North Side of Pittsburgh and resided in the South Hills for the last 60 years. James served in the Air Force as Staff Sargent during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he built his own company, Granite Fabricating. He pioneered the industry, and he was the first to fabricate and install granite kitchen countertops in Pittsburgh. His artistry in stone include numerous veterans memorials, church monuments, and other granite works that can be seen throughout the tristate area.
Larger than any personal accomplishments are his deep devotion and service to his Catholic faith and the love and generosity to his family and friends.
Our beloved James was proceeded in death by his first wife of 30 years and the mother of his children Barbara L Donatelli and their daughter Gina (Angelich).
He is survived by his second wife JoAnn and his daughters Celeste (Ed) Wilhelm, Mary Wolfe, Kirsten (Shawn), his grandchildren Anastasia, Sophia, Luke, Gracianna, Chloe, Morris and Gretchen.
James was also preceded in death by his two sisters Mary Margaret (Francis) Siciliano and Eugenia Mulle and four brothers Frederick (Delores), Thomas (Janice) and Rev Philip.
Family will welcome friends on Tuesday, July 15th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 16th at 10:30 a.m. in Saints John & Paul Catholic Church of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, with a luncheon to follow.
In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to St. Paul of the Cross Monestary, 148 Monastery Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or www.stpaulofthecrossmonastery.com.
Please leave all condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.