Nick J. Sorgiovanni
Nick J. Sorgiovanni, 77, of Crucible, died Friday, February 15, 2013, in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg.
He was born May 14, 1935, in Crucible, a son of the late Cosmo “Jack Sargent” and Dorinda Salvati Sorgiovanni.
Mr. Sorgiovanni was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School.
He had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Sorgiovanni was a lifelong farmer and was well known for his potatoes, corn, and homemade wine. He was affectionately known as the “Potato Man.”
He was a retired coal miner from Isabella Mine and a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
Mr. Sorgiovanni was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church of Crucible.
Surviving are a son, Joe Sorgiovanni of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Rose Frawley (Brian) of Mechanicsburg; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Anthony and Josef; five siblings, Mary Hopton of Carmichaels, Anna Kushon of Carmichaels, Rosa Buday of Crucible, James Sorgiovanni of Mantua, Ohio, and Gena Everly of Carmichaels.
Deceased is a son, Cosmo Sorgiovanni.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, where a blessing service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, with the Rev. John M. Bauer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Crucible. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the U.S. Army. Condolences may be offered at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.