CARL VANDETTA PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 91

 

Carl Vandetta, Class of 1948, passed away Monday, September 5.

Carl served his country in the Navy in Korea, retired from Davis Electric as a truck driver and was in the legendary Monongah High School band. He played the accordion before MHS to warm up for the band.

Carl married Martha Robinson Vandetta, Class of 1952, from Worthington, who survives. Martha spent her childhood 3 houses from Jim McDaniel, Class of 1960. Her mother, Artie Sigman, passed away at age 102.

Carl’s parents were Felix Vandetta and Agnes Bokis Vandetta. 

Carl’s siblings were Jim Vandetta, Betty Vandetta Dempsey and Shirley Vandetta DeMoss, who married famous Monongah High pitcher Frank DeMoss who led  the Lions to their only state baseball title in 1955.

I went to Monongah High with Carl and passed his family home many times on my way to my Uncle Frank Loss and Aunt Gezala Futten Loss’ home in Mill Fall. After leaving Pike Extension and the Vandetta home I crossed 2 bridges to get to the 100-acre Loss farm.

Gezala was the sister of my mother, Lena Futten Olesky, and Si Futten, who was a barber on Fairmont Avenue for decades.

Carl’s funeral will be at noon Thursday, September 9. Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. till the services begin in Monongah’s Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Carl’s obituary:

Carl Eugene Vandetta

August 18, 1930 - September 06, 2021

 

Carl Eugene Vandetta, 91, of Monongah, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born August 18, 1930 in Monongah, a son of the late Felix Vandetta and Agnes Bokis Vandetta.

Carl was a graduate of Monongah High School in 1948 and a member of the high school band. He retired as a truck driver for Davis Electric. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, stationed at Point Cruz CVE119. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Carl was an usher at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He played the accordion in his younger days.

Carl is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha Vandetta; a sister-in-law, Betty Vandetta of Monongah; a niece, Valerie Aldridge and her husband Jim of Monongah; nephews, Greg Vandetta and his wife Debbie of Monongah, and David DeMoss and his wife Stacia; a good friend, Carla Shultz; and several great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by his siblings, James Vandetta, Betty Dempsey, and Shirley DeMoss.

The family would like to thank caregivers Brenda, Gina, and Loretta who lovingly cared for Carl, the Right at Home Agency, UHC Infusion Center, and Dr. Peter Ang.

The family will receive friends at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah on Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be at the church on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. with Father Vincent E. Joseph as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com .

SERVICES

Visitation

Thursday, September 09, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
687 Maple TerraceTop of Form

 

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Catholic Funeral Liturgy

Thursday, September 09, 2021
12:00 PM

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
687 Maple Terrace