Albert E. Gianneski, age 91, of Butler, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at VNA Inpatient Hospice.
Born September 15, 1927, he was the son of the late Julio and Ann Magala Gianneski.
Albert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II.
He was employed for 32 years as a conductor at the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad.
Albert was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church. He was also a HAM Radio operator with the handle of KV3I.
He is survived by three daughters, Kim Wolfrom and her husband, Jim, of Olean, NY, Lynn Machen and her husband, Lenny, of Butler, and Lisa Marra and her husband, John “Rocky”, of Butler; six grandchildren, Ryan Wolfrom and Megan, Johnny, Bradley, Matthew, and Sarah “Peach” Marra; and ten great-grandchildren. He was anxiously awaiting the birth of his 11th great-grandchild.
Albert is also survived by his aunt, Mary Davidson, of Butler.
There will be no public visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at noon from Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Avenue, Butler.
Burial will follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery.
Military Honors will be accorded at the church by VFW Post 249, American Legion Post 117, and American Legion Post 778.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler.
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