Beaver County Times
Friday, August 17, 2012
Gerald Thomas Feltenberg, Jr., 69, of Economy, formerly of West Aliquippa, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his wife and family on August 15, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with Cancer.
Born March 1, 1943, in Aliquippa PA, he was the son of the late Gerald Thomas and Julia (Zovath) Feltenberg. Jerry grew up in West Aliquippa. A 1961 graduate of Aliquippa High School, he was loyal to his town and loved everything ‘Red and Black.’ After high school, Jerry joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country. He worked for Arco Chemical Company for 15 years before retiring from John Michael Martino, Inc. after 23 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator, a career he truly loved.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Terry Feltenberg of Economy, PA; his daughters, Gloria (Rich) Tavoletti, Canonsburg; Michelle (Matthew) Buffalini, Chippewa; Gerri Lynn (Richard) Mansueti, Rochester Twp., and Heather ‘Moe’ (Brian) Semovoski, Center Township; his stepchildren, Michelle Sensenich D’Atri, North Carolina, and Charles (Shawnise) Sensenich, Economy; his 14 precious grandchildren, Isabella, Olivia, Santino, Mia, Sophia, Amelia, Madicyn, Lucas, Julian, Lola, Austin, Lucas, Arianna and Autumn; his lifelong and very dear best friends, Belle Feltenberg and Edward ‘Bro’ Domitrovich, and his faithful pooch, Buddy.
He is also survived by his sister, Julieanne Scimio and her four children, Hopewell Twp.
Jerry is a Pittsburgh sports fanatic, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. ‘The Garage’ was the place to be on Steeler Sundays. Jerry loves classic cars, Doo Wop, telling colorful stories and entertaining. He was a member of the Baden American Legion. Jerry will be most remembered as a fun and carefree spirit that loved his family and cherished his daughters.
Friends are being received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the TATALOVICH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., CENTER TOWNSHIP, 3475 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061, where a service will be held Monday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Edward Heist officiating.
Interment will follow at 12 p.m. in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Hopewell Township, where the Beaver County Special Unit will conduct military honors.
The family would like to recognize the amazing nurses and doctors from the Hillman Cancer Center, Shadyside Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospice House and a very special thank you to Dr. David Friedland, for never giving up on Jerry.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Hillman Cancer Center, information is available online.
Contributed by Jackson Edward Wilson