ELVIRA PELLEGRINO

Elvira was born on February 23, 1932, in Belmonte Calabro, Italy, to the late Gabriel and Antonia (Porco) Arlia. At age 15, she left her homeland of Italy to travel across rough waters with her Mother and brother to be reunited with her father who was working in Weirton, WV., to provide a new life for his family.

She married Francesco Pellegrino on April 11, 1959 and soon became a home maker in Yorkville, OH., where she raised her 2 children.

Elvira ‘s strong faith in God was exemplified by her many years of involvement at St. Lucy’s Parish. She enjoyed gardening, vacations at the beach, sewing and crocheting, visiting with family and friends, and cooking. She especially relished her time with her grandchildren whom she called “mia tesori” and “gioia mia”.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Francesco Pellegrino in 2019. She is survived by a son, John (Susie) Pellegrino; a daughter, Josie (Andrew) Huck and three grandchildren, Vince and (Kate) Huck, Andy Pellegrino, and Anthony Huck. Also left to cherish her memory are her brother, Fedele (Wanda Lee) Arlia, sister, Rita Orler, nephews Michael (Mary Beth) Arlia, Joe Orler, and niece Marci (Andy) Burris.

Friends will be received to pay tribute to Elvira and celebrate her life on Tuesday Aug. 27, from 4-8, at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, OH, with a vigil at 4:30 pm, with Father William Cross.

Funeral Liturgy with mass will be held on Wednesday Aug. 28 at 9:30 am, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Tiltonsville, OH. Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, OH.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made to St. Joseph’s Church.

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude for all the love and care provided by the staff at Wyngate Senior Living in Weirton.

Online condolences may be offered at www.borkoskifuneral homes.com