Obituaries

Jack Contento, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 27, 2017.  He was born in Lumberport on January 8, 1928, a son of the late Angelo and Antoinetta Allegretto Contento.

He was married to Sally Ann Perri Contento on September 21, 1957, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are three daughters, Carol Mckisic and her husband Jim (Mac) of Clarksburg, Anna Marie Contento of Pittsburgh, PA, and Barbara Jo O’Donnell and her husband Mark of Mandeville, LA; three grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth, Keegan Brody, and Kiefer Ian.; one sister, Mary Contento Minard and her husband Joe; one sister-in-law, Marilyn Contento Spencer of Hazard, KY; and several nieces and nephews.  He was also preceded in death by his only brother, Vito Contento of Hazard KY.

Mr. Contento was a graduate of Victory High School and was employed as a clerk at the B & O Railroad in Clarksburg for many years.  He was an active member of the St. James Catholic Church in North View.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he frequently worked Thursday Night Bingo and helped with cooking the dinners.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 pm, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm to conclude the visitation.    A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, 2107 Pride Avenue, Clarksburg, with Reverend Father Akila Rodrigo as Celebrant.  Interment will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery.

In addition to flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jack’s memory to the St. James Catholic Church, 2107 Pride Avenue, Clarksburg, WV  26301.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.  A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.