Gennarino "Gino" Toppetta

January 19, 1934 - April 11, 2015

Gennarino “Gino” Toppetta, 81, of Aliquippa is now at peace. He passed away April 11, 2015.He was born January 19, 1934 in Villa Santo Stefano, Italy and was the son of the late Augusto and Maria Assunda (Palombo) Toppetta.Gino was a member of St. Titus Roman Catholic Church, Aliquippa. He was a retired employee of J&L Steelworks where he worked in the Welded Tube Department as a pipe inspector.Gino had a passion for gardening. He took great pride in his vegetable garden and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with his family. Gino was an avid bowler and was proud when he bowled a perfect game. He also enjoyed being in the sunshine playing a round of golf.He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Filomena “Fannie” (Rivetti) Toppetta. Six Children and their spouses: Gene Augie Toppetta, Brighton Twp., Elizabeth and Mark Keirs, Aliquippa, John and Leslie Toppetta, Moon Townhsip, Marie Toppetta, Aliquippa, Nancy and John Zatkos, Moon Twp. And Steven Toppetta, Aliquippa. Gino was blessed with 10 grandchildren: Louis, Vincent (Liz), Rachel, Jonathan, Katherine Rose, Alexandra, Domenic, Gabrielle, Emmanuel, Julian and five great grandchildren. Gino is also survived by three sisters: Guisepina Carlini, Ameriga Colini, Margarita Simoni and a brother, Clemo Toppetta and numerous nieces and nephews.Family and friends are invited to share in a Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Titus Church with Rev. Paul Householder officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.In Lieu of flowers being sent to the church a donation may be made in memory of Gino to a charity of one’s choice.