Pietrina (Rizzo) Donzella, 86, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, in Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling.
Pietrina was born August 2, 1936, in Monteparano, Italy, a daughter of the late Michael and Caterina Vizzaro Rizzo.
In addition to her parents, Pietrina was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Domenico T. Donzella; two sons, Guy (Lori) Donzella and Michael (Wendy) Donzella, both of Wheeling; six grandchildren, Anthony (Hallie) Donzella, Domenico (Cassidy) Donzella, Katarina Donzella, Megan Donzella, Shelby (Cory) Rutt and Jeshua (Meagan) Burwell; 2 great-granddaughter’s, Cara Donzella and Luna Donzella; 1 brother, Fedelie Rizzo; 2 sisters, Lisa Bessozi and Maria Vinall.
Friends will be received from 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm, Monday, August 22, 2022, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at St. Michael Catholic Church.
Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Parish, 1225 National Road, Wheeling, WV 26003, or by clicking here.
Our condolences to the Donzella family.
Erik Schramm
Domenic,
My heart goes out to you and your family, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Alex Kozlowski
I’m so so for loss,
My sincere and humble condolences to the family and friends of Mrs.Donzella. Denny Albaugh
We are very sorry for your loss. Pietrina was such a sweet neighbor and we will miss seeing her on her neighborhood walks.
Sorry for the loss of Petrina.
I am very sorry for your loss. I have been saying rosaries for her soul, and for your family. God bless you.