Jan 11, 2014

U.S. Army veteran worked for Jessop Steel

Joseph Compeggie, 86, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully at 10:55 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014, in Greenery Health and Rehabilitation Center, North Strabane Township.

He was born September 27, 1927, in Muse, a son of the late Emilio and Angeline Buzzo Compeggie.

Mr. Compeggie lived his life in the Muse area, where he was a member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church.

He attended Cecil schools.

Mr. Compeggie served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War era.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a steelworker for Jessop Steel Corp.

Mr. Compeggie was a member of Muse Independent Club and Italian Heritage Society.

On October 13, 1962, he married Fortunata M. Calabro, who survives. They celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Also surviving are three sons, Dr. Michael E. (Cindy) Compeggie of Sneads Ferry N.C., Christopher J. (Margaret) Compeggie of Bainbridge Island, Wash., and Joel D. Compeggie of Canonsburg; four grandchildren, Christopher, Megan, Joseph and Sara Compeggie; two sisters, Lucy Oddis of Tampa, Fla., and Millie Kifer of Canonsburg; a brother-in-law, Frank (Janet) Calabro; sisters-in-law Alice, Joan and Myrna Calabro; a cousin, Jean Graff; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, are three sisters, Stella Moore, Nita Vergnola and Doris Chessey, and a brother, Mario Compeggie.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, Muse, with the Rev. George T. DeVille, as celebrant. Interment with full military rites by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and American Legion Post 902 Honor Guard, will be held at 12:30 p.m. in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.