Andrew A. Esposito, Sr., 97, of New Castle passed away the evening of November 8, 2013 at Jameson Hospital.
Born in New Castle on November 4, 1916, Andrew was the son of the late Ralph and Angelina Divarista Esposito. Preceding him in death on June 23, 2013 is his loving wife of 71 years, the former Viola A. Naples.
Andrew was a member of St. Vitus Church. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. Andrew retired from Castle Brand Meat Packing where he worked as a laborer. Prior to that, he had worked for twenty five years for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. Andrew was a avid fan of golf, playing for most of his life and achieving his first hole in one at the age of 80 and his second at the age of 81. He enjoyed gardening and attending music concerts with his wife, Viola. Andrew was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who cherished the times with his family.
Survivors include his three children all of New Castle, Andrew Esposito, Jr. and wife JoAnn; Ronald Esposito, Sr. and wife Karen; Richard Esposito and wife Karen; two brothers Dom (Mick) Esposito and Nunzio Esposito, both of New Castle; four grandchildren, Brad Esposito, Brian Esposito, Jennifer Fedrizzi, Ronald Esposito, Jr. and four great-grandchildren, Sarah, Nicholas, Aliana and Sasha.
In addition to his parents and wife, Andrew is preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Esposito, Stanley Esposito and Sam Esposito and his sister, Effie Kroysin.
Visitation is Tuesday from 10AM to 11AM at St. Vitus Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM officiated by his nephew, Rev. Father Sam Esposito. Entombment will take place at Castleview Memorial Gardens.
The family requests memorial donations may be mailed to Par For The Cure 913 Dushane St. New Castle, Pa. 16101 or by visiting Joann@parforthecure.com.