Joseph R. Colosimo

Joseph R. Colosimo, 86, of Jeannette, died Saturday, October 11, 2025, in the Westmoreland Hospital. He was born August 15, 1939, in Grapeville, a son of the late Peter J. Colosimo, Sr. and Virginia Ferrante Colosimo.

Joe was a member of Ascension Church in Jeannette. He was a 1958 graduate of Jeannette High School and attended Youngstown State University. He was a proud member of the 1956 WPIAL Champion Jeannette Jayhawks Football team and had served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Joe worked for the family businesses, Colosimo Construction and The Colosimo Italian Restaurant in New Stanton. He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed going to car shows and learning about vintage cars.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Peter 'Joey' Colosimo on July 2, 2008, and his sister, Janice Smarto on August 10, 2025.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fifty-nine years, Marie A. Galando Colosimo; daughter, Melissa A. Colosimo of Jeannette; grandson, Matthew Colosimo of Bethel Park; brother, Peter J. Colosimo, Jr. (Margaret) of Hempfield Twp.; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends of Joseph will be received Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday October 15, 2025, in the Ascension Church, Jeannette. Please go directly to the Church.

Joseph’s family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.