Mark Elio D'Appolonia

Mark Elio D'Appolonia, (Dap) age 67 of Penn Hills, died August 12th, 2024, after a long illness, with loving family by his side. Born October 16, 1956, in Pittsburgh, the youngest child of Elio and Tina D'Appolonia. From an early age, Mark displayed aptitude for solving mechanical problems with an extraordinary ability to build. This lifelong passion was evident in his love for building/restoring his beloved motorcycles. He spent years working for the family business, D'Appolonia Consulting Engineers and ECI managing equipment and collaborating with his father and brother on geological challenges and projects. As a master mechanic, he worked on important infrastructures nationwide. Mark's greatest passion was caring for others, especially his family, friends, and pets. He was tireless in his love for his parents and his wife, Debbie (Fisher) who preceded him in death. Mark had a love for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers. Mark is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Kenneth and Kathy D'Appolonia, Michael and Betsy D'Appolonia, and Linda and Tim Knecht; 11 nieces and nephews; and 28 grandnieces and grandnephews. He is predeceased by his brother David (Eileen) D'Appolonia. Family and friends are invited for a luncheon at Johnny's Italian Dining, 112 Westinghouse Ave, Wilmerding, Pa 15148 on Thursday August 29th, from 12-3pm. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday August 29th, 2024, from 6pm-8pm at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) 445 Beatty Road, Monroeville (412-856-4747). Inurnment will take place Friday, August 30th, 2024, at 10 am at Homewood Cemetery. Donations in Mark's honor may be made to Adopt-A-Pet, 13575 N. Fenton Road, Fenton, MI 48430. Online condolences may be made at www.jobefuneralhome.com.
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