Val Gene Veschio – Monessen

Val Gene Veschio, 82, of Monessen, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born on Feb. 14, 1938, in North Charleroi, the son of the late Anthony P. and Elizabeth Moravec Veschio. Val lived in Monessen all his life and was a 1955 graduate of Monessen High School. He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Knights of Columbus No. 954, IOOF Charleroi 1030, ISMA, Charleroi Golden Agers and Chaleroi Elks Lodge 494, where he served as past exhalted ruler. He was also an active participant with the PT Cruisers at the Mariner’s Hall in Dunlevy. Val retired from Wetterau, formerly Fox Grocery, where he worked in the warehouse. All those who knew Val enjoyed his charming wit and great sense of humor. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Helen Hreno Veschio. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September of this year. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Michael) Pawelec, and son, Val Gene (Lorrie) Veschio Jr., both of Monessen; four grandchildren, Autumn, Garrett and Blake Pawelec and Kendall Veschio; two brothers, Ralph Veschio of Donora and Anthony Veschio of Santa Monica, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; and his fur buddies, Ellie and Twinkie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Bernard and Timothy Veschio. Friends will be received at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. Services will be held Monday, beginning with a 9 a.m. blessing in the funeral home, followed by a 9:30 a.m. funeral Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, with the Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. All those attending the viewing and services are required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. The number of people permitted in the funeral home will be limited. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.