Aldo Joseph “Al” DellAntonio, 96, of Clearfield died Sunday, July 7, 2013 at his residence.
Born Aug. 22, 1916 in Chambersville, Indiana County, he was the son of Franklin and Mariella (Longo) DellAntonio.
Mr. DellAntonio was an auto mechanic and then after receiving his realtor’s license, he opened his own real estate office in Indiana County.
He is a member of St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, a member of the Indiana VFW and the Pennsylvania Real Estate Association.
On July 3, 1948 in Ernest, he wed the former Elizabeth Marie “Libby” DiTullio, who survives, along with three children, Jean Ann DellAntonio of Clearfield, Joseph F. DellAntonio of Olanta and John D. DellAntonio and his wife, Kay of Curwensville.
Also surviving are six grandchildren, Nichole, Allison and Mark DellAntonio, all of Curwensville; Amy Rosacker and her husband, Blake of Okinawa, Japan; Laura DellAntonio of Clearfield; and Julie DellAntonio of Philadelphia; two great-grandchildren, Tessa and Gwyneth Rosacker; and a sister-in-law, Mabel Runco DellAntonio of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Irma and three brothers, Guido, Mario and John “Jack.” He was the last member of his generation.
A public Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Clearfield, with Msgr H. Desmond McGee Jr. as celebrant.
Visitation will be private for the family.
The family suggests contributions be made to the St. Francis Educational Endowment Fund, 212 S. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.