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Alfons Weinzierl

12/10/1934 - 11/27/2020

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Obituary For Alfons Weinzierl

Alfons “Pappy” Weinzierl December 10, 1934 – November 27, 2020

Alfons “Pappy” Weinzierl, 85, Altoona, passed away Friday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Alfons was born in Kohlstadt, Bavaria to Anna (Weileder) and Josef Weinzierl. He came to America at 19 years old and met his beloved wife of 60 years. On May 28, 1960, he married Maria A. “Mary Ann” Sonnleitner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Linda Harrison of Jamison and Mary Ann (Scott) Perriello of Collegeville; five grandchildren: Kelly (Jason) Charney, Carolyne, Jim, Ryan and Abby.; a great grandchild, Jack Charney and three brothers: Walter, Eric and Hans Weinzierl. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sepp and Gerhardt Weinzierl. When coming to America, Alfons learned the trade of plastering which he continued to do for many years. He then worked for the City of Altoona where he retired after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a lifetime member of the Unter Uns, Bavarian Club and Swiss Club. He enjoyed playing cards and had a strong love of animals, especially for Fritz, Buddy and Rocky. Alfons was loved by his family, his friends, his wonderful neighbors and anyone who met him. His grandchildren will always cherish his may funny stories and jokes and the many memories shared at Delgrosso Park and Lakemont Park. He was the toughest guy with the biggest heart. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105, online @ www.stjude.org/give. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary, Inc. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 12/01/2020

    Stacey Perriello

    Alphonse was my sister in law's dad, but he and Maria are family to me. Pappy was loved dearly and will be missed greatly by all who knew him. My favorite memory is of him being out in his back yard and telling us about his beautiful garden. A hard working man who loved his family and was a friend to many in his in his hometown of Altoona, I know his loss is felt deeply. My sincere condolences to all who have been touched by the sadness of his passing. Rest in peace, Pappy.

  • 11/30/2020

    Abby

    I have so many wonderful memories with pappy like spending the day at Delgrosso's Amusement Park, picking (and eating) tomatoes and raspberries from the garden, playing card games for hours on end, and always having good conversations with him on the back porch. Pappy meant the world to my family and I. He will truly be missed

  • 11/30/2020

    Tom Saylor

    He will be sadly missed by the Saylor family. He was a harder worker and did many of our ceilings in our houses. A very kind and gentle man. I can always remember seeing him and Mary Ann at church near the confessionals at St.Mary's church. Our deepest sympathy to the families

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