ROBERTO

JAMES VINCENT

Age 102, of Hampton Twp., formerly of Pittsburgh, passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Jim was born July 6, 1923, on the former site of the Civic Arena. Beloved husband for 52 years of the late Ann (Calabrese) Roberto. Dear father of Philomena Roberto (Ray Hanley). Loving grandfather of Ryan Jaehne. Preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Elizabeth (Lucatorto) Roberto; his son, Mark Roberto; and siblings, Fred Roberto, Tina Cuscino and Eugene Roberto. Also survived by three additional grandsons; cousins, nieces, nephews, friends; and his faithful dog, Gracie. Jim was a 1941 graduate of Connelley Vocational High School. He sold newspapers in front of the county building after school. He was an accomplished musician as a child, playing accordion and singing weekly on the Betsy Ross WWSW radio program. Jim felt that it was his duty to enlist and joined the Navy at age 19, in April 1943, World War WII. He served aboard the U.S.S. Minneapolis, CA, -36 cruiser as a first-class petty officer radio technician. Jim was the recipient of 14 engagement stars and eight ribbons for his service in the South Pacific, Philippines and China. During one battle, he seriously injured his knee when an explosion threw him from the deck, requiring a trip to Australia for surgery. He did not regain complete mobility, but returned to his ship. He witnessed thousands of servicemen lose their lives and survived two typhoons and many air attacks. After returning home, he joined his father's construction business and worked for the boilermaker's union as a foreman and superintendent. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading and following current events. Jim lived a life defined by courage, dedication, and love. He grew up during the Great Depression and persevered through economic hardship. Jim was recently honored as a WWII Centennial veteran at Rocky Bleier's Roll Call for the Greatest Generation event. Jim has been a great role model with his positive attitude, calmness and patient demeanor. In his eyes, he was ageless. Family and friends are welcome 5-8 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025, and 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Friday, July 18, 2025, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., PA 15220, 412-563-2800. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in St. Paul Cathedral, Fifth Ave. and Craig St., Pgh., PA 15213. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to St. Luke the evangelist Catholic Church, for Friends of Senior Ministry.

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