James V. Alfieri – Mapleview
James V. Alfieri, 101, of Mapleview, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving caretakers on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born March 10, 1918, in Charleroi, the son of Thomas and Mary Dinio Alfieri. Jim was a 1936 graduate of Charleroi High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Jim was a 66-year member of Father William D. Fries Council No. 956 of the Knights of Columbus. He owned and operated Alfieri Realty, in Charleroi, for 35 years. Jim enjoyed dancing, golfing and spending winters in Florida. He is survived by sisters, Joan Gannon and Anna Clark, both of Pittsburgh; niece, Mary Lee Gannon (Arne) of Pittsburgh; nephew, Norbie Gannon (Sally) of Falls Church, Va.; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Carmelene; and a brother-in-law, Norbert Gannon. Family and friends will be received from 10 to noon Thursday at SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Mary, Mother of the Church, Seventh Street and Washington Avenue, Charleroi. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery with full military rites. At 11:15 a.m. Thursday the Knights of Columbus will pay respects at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.
