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Joseph G. Scapellato

February 22, 1939 — February 25, 2025

Liberty Boro

Joseph G. Scapellato, 86, of Liberty Boro, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born February 22, 1939 in Clairton and was the son of the late Joseph and Anita (Bonafortuna) Scapellato. He was the husband of 54 years to the late Geraldine (Gniazdowski) Scapellato, who passed away October 3, 2018. Joseph was a US Army Veteran and a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne- St. Eugene Worship site. Joseph was a man of great faith and was a member of St. Eugene Church for almost 60 years. He worked for the former Isaly's stores for 40 years, starting in Clairton and finishing in White Oak, where he had many job titles through the years, including store manager. Joseph would also work for the former Payday's in Elizabeth and also the former Food Land in Pleasant Hills. He was a sweet and gentle soul who loved his family. He enjoyed beach trips to Atlantic City, New Jersey and loved his sweets. His favorites were chocolate, danishes and donuts to name a few. Joseph also enjoyed helping his wife babysit many children throughout the years and loved children. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by daughters, Katherine "Kathy" (Brian) Schindler of Ross Twp. and Christina "Chrissy" (Scott) Newmyer of McKeesport; grandchildren, Cassidy, Brendan, Lucas and Kaylee; sister, Dolores (the late Steve) Woytko; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Anna, Josephine, Lena and Samuel. Friends are welcome Friday, February 28 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sts. Joachim and Anne- St. Eugene Worship Site in Liberty on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:30 am with The Rev. Thomas J. Burke, celebrant.   Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church Cemetery, North Versailles. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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