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Joseph A. Villi, Jr.
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Joseph A. Villi, Jr., 53, of Elizabeth Township passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born in McKeesport on February 16, 1972 to Joseph A. Villi, Sr., and the late Ruth (Beahm) Villi. Joe graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School, attended Pitt University, followed by becoming a licensed Master Plumber - working for Mongiovi & Son, leading up to his illness. In his youth, Joe was a sports fanatic, playing baseball from a young age all the way through college. He also wrestled, played football, and competitive darts. In high school, he was a 4x State Champion and National Champion in Academic Games. He is survived by his father, Joseph A. (Kathleen) Villi, Sr., of Elizabeth Township; a daughter, Kendra Villi-Rauch of Wagener, SC; siblings, Valerie Villi of Elizabeth Township, and Chris (Jennifer) Villi of Pittsburgh; as well as nieces and nephews, Ashley Wojcik-Mancini, Jonathan Wojcik, Aaron Villi, and Caleb Villi; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Madelyn & Addison Mancini, and Hunter & Jaxon Wojcik. Friends are welcome Monday, July 28, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
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