Charles Bigi

Charles A. Bigi, 89, of Grapeville, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children, at the Independence Health Systems, Excela Hospital, Greensburg. He was born September 1, 1934, in Greensburg, a son of the late Secondo and Margaret (Castine) Bigi. Chuck was a truck driver by trade retiring from ANR Freight Systems. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Air Force. Chuck was a member of the Teamsters Local #30, and the American Legion Post #344. He enjoyed watching Nascar, his favorite driver being Dale Jarrett. Chuck liked gardening, hanging out at Punzo’s but most of all spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Virginia Drury.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rose Marie (Noel) Bigi; children, Jeffrey Bigi and wife Anna Marie, of Hunker, Pa., Cindy Bigi and Pat Davis of Acme, Sandra Jioio and husband Joseph of Loxahatchee Fl., and James Bigi and wife Donna of Latrobe; grandchildren, Scott Jioio, Cassandra Dye and husband Mark, Nicole Newcomer and husband Joshua, Madison Jioio, Isaac Bigi, and Benjamin Bigi; and great grandchildren, Emma Jioio, Annabella Dye, David J. Dye, and Owen Newcomer.

Chuck’s family is profoundly grateful to Hospice Director Gretchen Peske and the nursing staff on the 3rd floor of Excela Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Chuck.

Friends will be received 5 to 8pm Sunday in the John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 228 North 2nd St. Jeannette. A funeral liturgy will take place 10:00am Monday in the funeral home chapel with Deacon William Newhouse presiding. Entombment with military honors accorded by the Jeannette Combined Veterans will follow in the Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Twp. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to UPMC Childrens Hospital, 4401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh Pa., 15224, or Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH., 45250.