Carmen F. Amelio

Carmen F. "Junie" Amelio, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home. He was born December 4, 1932, in Pittsburgh a son of the late Carmine and Theresa (Puleo) Amelio. Junie was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He retired in 1995 as a draftsman from Westinghouse, Cheswick. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Natrona Heights. Junie enjoyed playing and watching golf, taking care of his yard and traveling with his late wife. He is survived by his stepchildren, Albert Meta (Shelia Harvey), James (Sue) Meta, Carmella (Frank) Messmer, Joseph (Bonnie) Meta, Thomas (Cheryl) Meta, Nicholas (Callie) Meta, Robert (Patricia) Meta, Samuel (Mary Jane) Meta and Larry (Dawn) Meta; and by his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Junie was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Plocido) Meta Amelio on December 22, 2001; stepson, Michael Meta and by his brothers, Albert Sr. and Samuel Amelio.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where a parting prayer service will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial will be in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery, Ross Township. Please be prepared to adhere to all current health guidelines, including face coverings and social distancing. To send an online condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com. A special thank you to Monarch Hospice for the exceptional care and dedication to Junie. The caregivers at Monarch went above and beyond. they made it possible to fulfill his wish of passing in the comfort of his home.