Anthony Joseph “Joe” Pellegrino, 90, of Sheffield, PA., died Saturday evening, June 3, 2023, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice Home, Warren, PA., after a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1932, in Sheffield, PA. Joe was the son of Joseph and Isabelle Canito Pellegrino. He was a lifelong Sheffield resident. He was a 1952 graduate of Sheffield High School, where he was a talented football and basketball player. He had served with the U.S. Army as a Private First Class, serving as a quartermaster. He obtained the rifle marksman badge, all during the Korean War. He was very proud to have served his country.
He was employed for 40 years, with the former National Forge Company, as a machinist, retiring December 31, 1994. Joe was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church and was a former member of the Saint Joseph Cemetery Board of Directors. Joe was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He loved attending any sport his son played, while in school, and was a member of the Sheffield Sports Boosters. He was one of five of the original members to start the Sheffield Rod & Gun Club and was a life member of the Sheffield Veterans of Foreign Wars Club.
Joe’s greatest joys in life, were his wife, children, grandchildren and his entire family. They were his life.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Maria F. Pellegrino, whom he married November 21, 1959, at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, Warren, PA., 2 Children – Mary McLean and husband, Bruce of Grand Island, N.Y., Dan Pellegrino and wife, Diana of Warren, PA., 1 Sister – Catherine Kraft of Westfield, N.Y., 2 Nieces – Andrea Kraft of Westfield, N.Y., Marianne Pohl of Monroeville, PA., 1 Nephew – Thomas Scarcella of Warren, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Elizabeth McLean, Alisa Wagner (John), Nicholas Pellegrino, 1 Great Granddaughter, Isabelle Wagner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Frank Scarcella, and sister, Mary Straneva.
There will be no visitation hours observed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, Saybrook, PA., with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, and Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor of St. Joseph. R.C. Church, co-officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 7222 Route 6, Sheffield, PA. 16357. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.

You have my deepest sympathies on the loss of Joe
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I know that he will be sorely missed. Every time I enjoy a “Greenies” I think of him because he is the one who introduced them to me – far superior to “Brownies”!! The next time I have one, I will raise a toast or three! Godspeed.
Wishing peace and hugs to Mary, Mary Angela, Danny and the rest of the family.
So sorry about the loss to your family. RIP, Joe.
To the entire Pellegrino family – Thoughts and prayers sent from Vicki and myself. God Bless
We send our sympathy to you all. May Joe rest in peace .
My deepest condolences to joe,s Family and friends ! I have known joe since the beginning of my life !! he was a neighbor a friends Dad A personal Friend a true friend to my whole family forever!! I remember his Dad ! Joe and my Dad were great friends !! I,ve seen the picture of Joe being Drafted into the service! himself and My Dad ,Don Schults,Dave arp, Marvin Heeter, I think 6 or 8 locals from Sheffield were Drafted around the same time ! they were all pictured in the paper !! Joe was a great man ,he was a fun person hard worker the longer I knew him the more I Loved and respected him ! in later years when I saw Joe i would say Salutea like we were having a toast!!I,m so sorry he had to get sick and could no longer do the things he loved to do! the world could sure use more men like him God Bless You Joe !!Salutea
Our thoughts and prayers remain with all of you as you celebrate his earthly work. Good and faithful servant rest in peace – well done indeed. All our love, The Labesky’s