Joseph J. Faenza , 72, of 25 East Street, Port Carbon, died Thursday at home surrounded by his family from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born in Summit Hill, December 29, 1944, He was a son of the late Ralph and Myrle Faenza.
He retired as a Drywall Finisher from Gary Krammes Drywall, Pine Grove.
He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, St. Clair.
He was preceded in death by son Kevin Faenza; step-daughter Michele Tomko; sister Sylvia Faenza and his faithful companion Sparky.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years Joann (Kovich) Faenza; sons Joseph Faenza of Coaldale; Thomas Faenza of Minersville; Robert J. Faenza of Harrisburg; Step Son Michael Tomko of Port Carbon; 3 Brothers William Faenza of Andreas; Donald Faenza of Coaldale; Theodore Faenza of Summit Hill; a sister Marilyn Markey of Summit Hill; 5 Grandchildren Joshua, Joseph, Amanda and Michael and J.R. 2 Great Grandchildren Jovie and Conner. Nieces and Nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday from St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Hancock St. St. Clair, PA 17970 with Msgr. William F. Glosser officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Tuesday at Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home 110 N. Second St. Saint Clair. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Clare of Assisi Memorial Fund at the above address. Burial will be in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, St. Clair.
Bruce T. Hart Funeral Home, St. Clair, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to http://www.brucethartfuneralhome.com