Apr 27, 2018

Gilio John DaPra, 92, of Peters Township, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26, 2018.

He was the beloved husband of 66 years to the late Theresa DaPra; loving father of Diane (Jeffrey) Pierrard, Annette (Bobby) Lewis, Dennis (Lisa) DaPra and the late Carla Morasca and Daniel DaPra; proud grandfather of Jenna, Emily, RJ, Chelsey, Luca, Amber, Gianna, Celena, Isabella and Gabriella (Leo) Gigliotti; loving son of the late Tiziano and Carolina DaPra; and dear brother of Valentino, Moses and the late Mario DaPra. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive.

John was born in Lozzo, Italy, and came to America at a young age. He was a proud World War II veteran. He was a member of Italian American War Veterans, Peters Township Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 764 and American Legion Post 944 and a life member of Knights of Columbus. He was a founding member of Peters Township High School Football Quarterback Club, a past president of Peters Township Recreation Board, a member of Society of Plastic Engineers, president of Ducor-Products Corp., a former board member of Allegheny Club, Pittsburgh, and managed in Peters Township recreational baseball for many years.

John was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. He enjoyed spending time bowling and golfing. John was happiest when he was surrounded by family and friends, especially his grandchildren.

The staff at McMurray Hills Manor provided him with great support and care.

Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 30, in St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray. Entombment with military honors will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township.

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