John Joseph Uraco
May 20, 1955 - May 14, 2022
John Joseph Uraco, age 66 of Big Wheeling Creek, Wheeling, WV died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home with his family by his side. John “Joe” was born on May 20, 1955 in Wheeling the son of the late Frank and Lillian Pauline Uraco. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1974; was employed by Valley Camp Coal, Lamar Advertising, Ohio Valley Candy and retired from “Team Sledd” in June 2017 with 20 years of service and was a member of Elm Grove Eagles Aerie 1891. He enjoyed the outdoors, his family, Steeler Football, riding his mini bike, hunting and gardening. He was looking forward to his son’s upcoming wedding. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Lynn Wayne Uraco; one son, Wayne Joseph Uraco and his fiancé Kristian Winters, of Pittsburgh, PA; one sister, Frankielea Uraco Cappellari of Daniels, WV; one brother, Mark (Mary) Uraco of Wheeling and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2:30pm until 7:00pm with a Memorial Service at 5:00pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 1 Ridgecrest Road, Bethlehem/Wheeling with Pastor Tony Romano officiating. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
John Joseph Uraco, age 66 of Big Wheeling Creek, Wheeling, WV died Saturday, May 14, 2022 at home with his family by his side. John “Joe” was born on May 20, 1955 in Wheeling the son of the late Frank and Lillian Pauline Uraco. He... View Obituary & Service Information