David J. Nevala

1961 - 2024

David J. Nevala, 63, of Rostraver Township, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, in his home. He was born January 4, 1961, in North Charleroi, a son of the late Ralph James Nevala and Marion Ferrer Nevala. David was an avid sports fan and enjoyed the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pitt Panthers, and had a wonderful collection of sports memorabilia. He loved working on the family farm in Coal Center, was a friend to all and always had that "giggle". Surviving are his wife, Maria Nevala; brother, Vincent (Paula) Nevala of Coal Center; nieces and nephews: Nathaniel (Heidi) Nevala, Matthew (Bekah) Nevala, Vanessa (Taylor) Bennett Peter (Bailey) Copetas, and William, Peter and Chris Eliopoulos; great-niece, Tenley Nevala; great-nephew, Noah Nevala; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Christina Eliopoulos; brother-in-law, John (Kristen) Eliopoulos; sister-in-law, Alex (the late Dino) Copetas; and numerous beloved cousins. Friends are welcome from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, June 28, at the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 117 St. Spyridon Lane, Monessen, followed by a funeral service with Reverend Father Meletios Gianniodis. Private interment in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests your consideration of memorials to the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church. Memories and condolences can be shared at thompson-marodi.com Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255.