Orlando A. Prete

Orlando A. Prete, age 101, a long-time resident of Dilliner, PA passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Concordia-Bridgeville, PA where he had resided for the past two and a half years. He leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity and countless cherished memories. Born in Masontown, PA. on May 25, 1924, he was a son of the late Nazarene and Anna (Rossi) Prete. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps during WWII where he honorably served in the South Pacific Theatre, and received the Purple Heart medal as well as the Presidential Unit Citation. Orlando was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, where he was an usher for many years. He retired after 47 years at J & L Steel’s Shannopin Mine in Bobtown, and co-owned and operated two family businesses, Prete’s Texaco Service Station and Prete's Twin Twister Drive-In in Dilliner with his brother, Louis. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 5567 in Bobtown for 66 years, where he was their quartermaster for 25 years. Currently he belonged to the V.F.W. Post 3491 and the American Legion Post 400, both in Carmichaels. He enjoyed gardening, canning and was known for his homemade pasta sauce which he loved to share with family and friends. His beloved wife, Mary E. (Williams) Prete passed away in September of 1997. Also deceased are sisters, Mary Yancich and Doris Lewandowski, and brother, Louis Prete. Surviving are three children, Diana Gronholm (Richard) of Monroeville, PA., Mark Prete (Diane) of Carnegie, PA and Kathy Barone (Mark) of Bridgeville, PA. He was an adoring "Pap Pap" to five grandchildren, Kelley, Ryan, Justin, Paige and Tara, and seven great-grandchildren, Morgan, Ella, Aiden, Landon, Ethan, Cale and Lane. He was also loved by two step-grandsons, Ken and Kris, several step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. His family finds comfort in the memories he leaves behind and the example of love and strength he set for them all. A friendly and humble gentleman, he touched the lives of so many with his warm personality and smile. Friends are invited to join the family for a Memorial Mass at the St. Ignatius Worship Site of St. Matthias Parish in Bobtown on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Military honors will be accorded following the Mass by the Greene County Honor Guard. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greene County Honor Guard, c/o Waynesburg V.F.W., 344 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg, PA 15370. Arrangements are in the care of the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa.

Orlando A. Prete

May 25, 1924 - August 21, 2025