JAMES A. DONATELLI
July 11, 2025
On July 11, James A. Donatelli of McMurray, was delivered to God in heaven. He was 90 years old. James was born and raised in the North Side of Pittsburgh and resided in the South Hills for the last 60 years. James served in the Air Force as Staff Sargent during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he built his own company, Granite Fabricating. He pioneered the industry, and he was the first to fabricate and install granite kitchen countertops in Pittsburgh. His artistry in stone included numerous veterans memorials, church monuments and other granite works that can be seen throughout the tristate area.
Larger than any personal accomplishments are his deep devotion and service to his Catholic faith and the love and generosity to his family and friends.
Our beloved James was preceded in death by his first wife of 30 years and the mother of his children, Barbara L. Donatelli; and their daughter, Gina (Angelich).
He is survived by his second wife, JoAnn; and his daughters, Celeste (Ed) Wilhelm, Mary Wolfe, Kirsten (Shawn); his grandchildren, Anastasia, Sophia, Luke, Gracianna, Chloe, Morris and Gretchen.
James was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Mary Margaret (Francis) Siciliano and Eugenia Mulle; and four brothers, Frederick (Delores), Thomas (Janice) and Rev. Philip.
Family will welcome friends on Tuesday, July 15, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at SCHELLHAAS & SONS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 (Franklin Park/Wexford). Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m., in Saints John & Paul Catholic Church of Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143, with a luncheon to follow. Please leave all condolences at: www.schellhaasfh.com
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Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline?
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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Due to seasonal conditions, the tree planting takes place during the spring and summer.
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