Name: Visitation for Joseph P. Maier
Start: 2016-11-27T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-28T01:00:00.000Z
Location: John V. Graziano Funeral Home, Inc.

Joseph P. Maier, 87, of Penn, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 25, 1929, in Jeannette, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Walsh Maier. Prior to his retirement, Joe was a steelworker and employed by the former Hockensmith Corp. in Penn. Joe was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the Navy aboard the USS Shangri-La. He also was a member of the Navy baseball team, and later spent time playing in the minor leagues. He was a member of the former St. Boniface Church in Penn and attended the Sacred Heart Church in Jeannette. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by a grandson, Ryan; and a sister, Elizabeth Hevesy. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Nancy Hare Maier; his children, Joseph M. Maier, and wife, Yvonne, of Greensburg, Karen Tornabene and husband, Sam, of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Maier, and wife, Cheryl, of Jeannette, Colleen Maier, of Penn, and David Maier, and wife, Jan, of Harrison City; grandchildren, Katie Jo, Chelsey, Carrie, Joe, Melanie, Meghann, Samuel, Richard, Gina, Stephanie, Karlee, and Jenna; great-grandchildren, Danni, Garrett, Noah, Tre, Madison, and Caleb; a sister, Maxine Uttenreither of Gettysburg; a brother, William Schneider, and wife, Peg, of Chicora, and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the JOHN V. GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME INC., 228 North 2nd St., Jeannette. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Sacred Heart Church, with Father Paul A. Lisik as celebrant. Interment with military honors, accorded by the Jeannette Combined Veterans, will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.

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Published by Tribune Review from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Maier

9 Entries

Maxine L Maier- Uttenreither

February 13, 2017

Joseph Paul was my big brother. Joseph was strong, creative and loving. He had many hobbies but baseball was Joseph's love. My only brother is now in heaven with mom and dad and sister Betty. Gone but never forgotten. Love sister Mackie

Karen Maier

November 30, 2016

"Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability," "There is nothing that God will not forgive," and "Always be true to those who love you." A few words of wisdom from my dad that I'll always remember.

Looking back, I can say that Our childhoods in the Maier house were nothing short of perfect. Our parents devoted their lives to our happiness and well being. From magical Christmases when he would climb up on the roof and stomp around like reindeer and we would be in a panic cause Santa was here, my mom would rush in and say "that sounds like reindeer, Santa Claus isn't coming in if you're awake." Of course, we eventually fell asleep to the ruffle of wrapping paper and whispers from the livingroom. They had as much joy as we did.

Birthdays consisted of my mom making a cake and we put some candles in it and sang happy birthday around the kitchen table after supper, nothing fancy, no guests, just us, and one present or a card with a few dollar bills. Best birthdays ever!

Vacation was every summer, usually Florida, stopping by in Baltimore to visit my grandmother, who called him "sonny" and cried as we left, then on to Brunswick, Georgia to visit with Froggie, dad's old baseball coach--Best fried chicken ever! And the sunny beaches of Florida where we made years of happy, funny, and sometimes scary memories like when Timmy was nearly drowned at 9 and then we left him at a gas station, sometimes the car would break down, or our stuff on the cartop carrier would start flying off onto the road, too many memories to even remember.

Growing up, there were few rules, my personal favorite was "Never hit your sister," which meant Joey couldn't hit me back"; Never talk back to your mother," "Never slam a door in anger," in fact, we weren't allowed to be angry period; "Mass on Sunday always and forever, no matter what!", "Behave when visiting others."; better be home before the streetlights come on, or dad whistles from the front porch, whichever was first.

He was faithful to God, kind, loving, hard working, fun loving, athletic, protective of his family, generous, mischievous, young at heart, and so in love with my mother to the day he died in the arms of my brother David and me. His legacy of love and kindness has had a profoundly positive effect on the lives of his children, and he will live on in our hearts.
Karen Maier

November 30, 2016

"Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability," "There is nothing that God will not forgive," and "Always be true to those who love you." A few words of wisdom from my dad that I'll always remember.

Looking back, I can say that our childhoods in the Maier house were nothing short of perfect. Our parents devoted their lives to our happiness and well being. From magical Christmases when he would climb up on the roof and stomp around like reindeer and we would be in a panic cause Santa was here, my mom would rush in and say "that sounds like reindeer, Santa Claus isn't coming in if you're awake." Of course, we eventually fell asleep to the ruffle of wrapping paper and whispers from the livingroom. They had as much joy as we did.

Birthdays consisted of my mom making a cake and we put some candles in it and sang happy birthday around the kitchen table after supper, nothing fancy, no guests, just us, and one present or a card with a few dollar bills. Best birthdays ever!

Vacation was every summer, usually Florida, stopping by in Baltimore to visit my grandmother, who called him "sonny" and cried as we left, then on to Brunswick, Georgia to visit with Froggie, dad's old baseball coach--Best fried chicken ever! And the sunny beaches of Florida where we made years of happy, funny, and sometimes scary memories like when Timmy was nearly drowned at 9 and then we left him at a gas station, sometimes the car would break down, or our stuff on the cartop carrier would start flying off onto the road, too many memories to even remember.

Growing up, there were few rules, my personal favorite was "Never hit your sister," which meant Joey couldn't hit me back"; Never talk back to your mother," "Never slam a door in anger," in fact, we weren't allowed to be angry period; "Mass on Sunday always and forever, no matter what!", "Behave when visiting others."; better be home before the streetlights come on, or dad whistles from the front porch, whichever was first.

He was faithful to God, kind, loving, hard working, fun loving, athletic, protective of his family, generous, mischievous, young at heart, and so in love with my mother. He died in the arms of my brother David and me, but we were all there, all five of us. His legacy of love and kindness has had a profoundly positive effect on the lives of his children, and lives on in our hearts.
Karen Maier

Sherri Mertz

November 28, 2016

I am praying for all of you. I have so many great memories of Joe from my childhood. Joe always had a nickname for me and always made me laugh. I'll never forget when he would stand on the porch and whistle when it was time for the kids to come home. I don't think there was a time that I went to your house and did not see him under a car 'fixing' something. Whether he worked on a car or assembled something he always ended up with 'extra' parts. I remember how adamant he was about everyone going to church every week. He was such a hard worker, amazing father and wonderful husband and provider. He was such a gentle man. God bless.

Jeff and Vicky Bolen

November 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss Cheryl and Family...

Bobby Price

November 26, 2016

Pap will always be in our hearts...prayers for the Maier family and friends through this hard time.

John McCall, NICB

November 26, 2016

Dave and family, I am very sorry for your loss.

Jeff and Jamie Garbowsky

November 26, 2016

Dave,Jan,and family , we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad and grandfather , you all are in our thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time .

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