J. Eugene Montozzi

J. Eugene Montozzi, 97, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa.

Born September 27, 1927 in Chewton, he was the son of the late Guido and Anna Leopardo Montozzi. He married the late Donna Jean Ferrucci Montozzi on February 3, 1951. They were married for 65 years when she passed away on June 26, 2016.

Eugene graduated from Wampum High School in 1945 and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1951. A proud Veteran, he retired as a Major after 20 years of service in the Army including his time in the Reserves. Following his military career, he worked for U.S. Steel for 32 years where he retired as a General Supervisor of Engineering. Roman Catholic by faith, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed bowling and traveling.

Survivors include daughter, Pattie (Bill) Houk of New Castle; two sons, Mark (Arlene) Montozzi of New Galilee and Dave (Lori) Montozzi of Hobart, IN; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife Donna, he was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Montozzi, and two brothers, Edmund and Dr. Richard Montozzi.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday December 19, 2024 from 4 to 7 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main Street Wampum. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church on Friday December 20, 2024 at 11 am with Father Joseph Freedy officiating. Military Rites will be observed. Entombment will follow in the Holy Redeemer St. Peter's Mausoleum. 

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com