On Wednesday August 5, 2020. Joseph “Big Joe Lardo”–the story teller–age 90 of Penn Trafford Pennsylvania, formerly of Rankin, passed away August 5. 2020. Beloved husband of the late Agnes (Bon) Matesic. Joe is survived by nieces Marion Novosel Stuck and Gerry Novosel Dilucente, great nieces Renee (Rob) Klingensmith Doreen (Carmen) Angotti, Dina (Bill) Breze, and, great-great nephews Vince Stuck, Anthony and Nicholas Angotti, Matt & Eric Klingensmith, Cameron & Caden Breze, and great-great niece Cassandra Breze. Joe is preceded in death by siblings Jennie Novosel Buscia Barbara Matesic Golis, Francis Matesic, Eddie Matesic. Loving companion of 25 years to Ann Zurich and recently Judy Moon. Uncle Joe was like a magnet, everyone was drawn to him. His charisma kind soul and spirit were like no other. Joe’s favorite story is of Joe Magarac the Man of Steel.
He even made Joe Magarac business cards, passing them out and telling the story of the Man of Steel. Joe worked in the Homestead US Steel Mill most of his life, retiring in 1985. When he graduated high school his favorite quote was, “I was the smartest guy in the dumb row.”
He served in Korea in the Marine corp in 1952. Joe played football for Arizona State and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1954. Joe passed away peacefully with his dignity still in tack. He was a proud man and Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Joe is now by his wife Aggie Matesic’s side forever.
Arrangements
Blessing Service Monday August 10, 2020 at 1 pm All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery.
Burial with full Military Honors will follow.
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Hiehgway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY.
Unfortunately due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, capacity at the cemetery is limited to 25 and masks will be required per PA Dept of Health and CDC guidelines.
A small wake at The Croation Hall in Rankin will be for immediate family and a few friends due to COVID restrictions.
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I was just able to learn of Joe’s passing so this is late. I knew Joe very well as we entered Indiana U football in the same 1949 class. In fact Joe and I roomed together for a first month until classes started. We lived in same dorm complex our freshman year. Joe was a wonderful complex personality – Condolences to any of those left to mourn Jerry ” Swede ” Anderson
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