Fred J. “Hook” DiVirgilio, 87, of Perryopolis, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 5, 1933, in Whitsett, Pa., son of Domenick and Jessie Tristani DiVirgilio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Lee Farquahar DiVirgilio; and sister, Elvera DiVirgilio Giocondi. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Perryopolis. Hook proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked at Christy Park in McKeesport, Fox Grocery in Belle Vernon and Blair-Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory. Fred is survived by his brothers, Eldo (Shirley) of Perryopolis, John of Belle Vernon and Dante (Adeline) of Beach Park, Ill.; sisters, Joane (Bob) Torruiso of Perryopolis and Patty (Patsy) Zello of Greensburg; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a great-great-nice; special friend, Janelle Dadisman; and those he hung out with at the Perry Drug Store. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no public visitation or funeral Mass. There will be a graveside service on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Mt. Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, with Father Rody Mejia, celebrant. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced at the cemetery with masks and social distancing being required. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John the Baptist Church, Perryopolis, or the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department in Fred’s memory. Fred’s professional funeral arrangements have been entrusted to BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, Perryopolis. Online condolences are welcome at blair-lowther.com.
