Joseph Fidago
September 12, 1953 - May 01, 2025
Visitation: Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8PM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Service: Wednesday 10AM, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 800 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237
Joseph John Fidago, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Devoted husband to wife of 46 years Marylee (Rodack) Fidago and loving father of Joe L., Emily C., and Michael W., he is preceded in death by his sister Cindi and parents and leaves behind many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Joe’s wide-ranging career spanned roles in advertising, marketing, and print sales until retirement when he then stayed busy teaching himself DIY projects to do around the house.
Joe had a love of history and was always reading a history book. He cherished discussing all aspects of the Civil War with son Michael and ensured that every family vacation included at least a few pit stops at battlefields or other historical sites. There was no sci-fi horror movie so bad that he wouldn’t watch it, a hobby he shared with older son Joe. His daughter Emily could do no wrong in his eyes especially when it came to her baking. Joe met the love of his life, Marylee, at LaRoche College. The couple were subsequently married at St. Teresa of Avila’s old church on the hill. Joe, along with Marylee, was a dedicated member of the parish and enjoyed serving as a volunteer for the festival, flea market, and lenten fish fry set-up.
Joe will also be missed by many friends, especially his South Park High School pals Dean Bastianini, Pat Herforth, and Joe Massomino. Joe enjoyed many family vacations to the Outer Banks with long-time friends the Bastianinis and equally enjoyed reminiscing about those trips ad nauseam.
Joe will be forever missed by family and friends who find comfort in the thought of him finally reuniting with loved ones who have gone before him as well as Sarge and Ozzie who we know are waiting for him at the end of the rainbow bridge.
Family will welcome friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday 10AM in St. Teresa of Avila Church (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish), 800 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave., Pgh, PA 15212.
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