Obituaries
November 27, 2019

Joseph P. Wiliuszis – New Eagle

By Stacy Wolford

Joseph P. Wiliuszis, 78, of New Eagle, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at home. Born June 15, 1941, in Courtney, he was the son of Joseph B. and Florence V. Buszinski Wiliuszis. Joe was a graduate of Monongahela High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Known as “Joe the Baker,” he owned G&J Bakery in West Newton until retirement in 2018 and will always be known for his Angelo rolls. A member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela, the Hoot Owls Club in New Eagle and the Retail Bakers Association, Joe was an avid golfer and always enjoyed golfing with his wife and friends around the Valley and wherever he went. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude “Gert” Jurofcik Wiliuszis, whom he married May 15, 1965; a son, Joseph Wiliuszis of New Eagle; three daughters, Karen Marraccini (Andrew Buddy Miles Revetta) of Monongahela, Victoria (John) Williams of Eldersburg, Md., and Donna Wiliuszis (Bob Campbell) of Belle Vernon; Mr. Chipz, family pet; six grandchildren, Tyler (Tabitha) Marraccini, Brianna, Natalie and Alexandria Church and Brooke and Taylor Fowlkes; and his great-grandson, Landon Joseph Marraccini. Preceding him in death was a sister, Ruth Marlett. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, in St. Damien of Molokai Parish, 722 West Main St., Monongahela, with Father Kevin Dominik as celebrant. Interment will be held at a later date. Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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