Otto Joseph "Banjo" Casoli

Otto Joseph "Banjo" Casoli, 97 of Aliquippa went home to be with his beloved wife when he passed away on January 22, 2016.He was born October 18, 1918 in Aliquippa and was the son of the late Anthony and Regina (Marchioni) Casoli. Otto was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (Hanshew) Casoli on January 14, 2015. He was also preceded in death by four brothers: Fred, Albert, Dan and Eli Casoli, three sisters: Delores Musante, Elizabeth Pietrandria and Mamie Mitrovich.He was a member of Saint Titus Roman Catholic Church, The Holy Name Society, The Elks Club, Panther Club, Celtic Reds and The M.P.I Club. Otto honorably served our country during World War II in the United States Army. He was retired from J&L Steelworks/LTV with 40 years of service.Otto is survived by his loving family. Three children and their spouses: Carol Casoli, with whom he resided. O.J. and Mary Casoli, and Darrell and Laura Casoli. Eight grandchildren and their spouses: Heather and John Cartwright, Regina and Ken Kosela, Joseph and Jennifer Trone, David and Naamah Trone, Jonathan Bryant, Megan and Marc Phipps, Michael and Gina Casoli, Melissa and David Jones, Thirteen great grandchildren and their spouses: Brandon and Terra Cartwright, Zackary Cartwright, Sarah and Hannah Kosela, Joshua and Jacob Trone, Kaylee, Owen and Mahlah Trone, Ashtan, Annyah and Alexus Phipps and Samantha Jones. One great-great grandson: Jase Cartwright. Otto is also survived by his sister, Eleanor Dimatrakis, A brother, Robert Casoli and three sisters-in-law: Gerry Domitrovich, Annabelle Keppel and Connie Hanshew. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Tuesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 MCMINN STREET, Aliquippa 724-375-0496. Departing prayers will begin Thursday 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Titus Church with Father Paul Householder officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home on Wednesday evening. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #862 will provide military honors at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m.

Otto Joseph "Banjo" Casoli

October 18, 1918 - January 22, 2016