James "Jim" Verrico

James (Jim) J. Verrico, 95, of East Rochester, PA passed away October 2, 2024. Born September 21, 1929 in Rochester, he was a son of the late James and Genevieve Verrico. He was a proud veteran of the US Army. He worked 4 decades in the steel industry and retired from Pittsburgh Bridge and Iron after 33 years. In his spare time, he loved to travel to different casinos and tend to his garden. He was a proud grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed supporting his grandchildren at their sporting events and school activities. He was a member of Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife of 67 years, Shirley Verrico, East Rochester, his sons Ronald Verrico, Brighton Twp, Philip (Becky) Verrico, Ellwood City, and James R. (Teena) Verrico, Center Twp, Grandchildren Melissa Bruno, Heather Verrico, Ronald J. Verrico, Jr., Vincenzo Verrico, Gianna Verrico and Brooke Verrico, Great Grandchildren Megan and Damian, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Joyce Ann Verrico, brothers, Emmerick, Louis, Philip, Patsy and John, sisters, Genevieve Beckert, Mary Louise Fusco and Jeanette Lombardo. As per Jim’s wishes, all services were private. He will be interred at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, on October 25, 2024 at 2pm with Full Military Rites. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.