John Grazioso

John Grazioso, 66 of Upper Burrell, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 24, 2021 from complications of Covid-19 in St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA., surrounded by his loving family members.  He was born August 3, 1955 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.  

He was the son of Onofrio “Tony” Grazioso and Raffaelina (Palermo) Grazioso.  He graduated from Kiski-Area High School and attended Penn State New Kensington.  He worked for Thermo-Twin Industries Inc. for many years and was a management partner in the company.  In 1989, he was a member of the employee buy-out of the Thermo-Twin Industries Inc., into an ESOP; (Employee Stock Owners Plan) from his older brother, Guy C. Grazioso.  Eventually he started his own company, Grazioso Window Company which continued to operate until his death.  John was a hard worker and a caring person with a happy and jovial personality who would help friends and family.  

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and by his sister Albina (Grazioso) Faiella-Sutara.  He is survived by his wife Diane (Zanotti) Grazioso, a son Johnny Anthony Grazioso, and a brother Guy C. (Annette) Grazioso.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Viewing will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Ross G. Walker Funeral Home Ltd., 217 Freeport Road, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Rev. Dean Ward will officiate. Burial will follow in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Please visit www.rossgwalker.com to leave an online tribute for John.

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