Alessandro "Alex" Martinelli, 87, of Carroll Twp., PA passed away on Monday August 19, 2013 following an extended illness at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA.

He was born Monday, March 8, 1926 in Delmont, PA the son of the late Joseph and Katie (Carfang) Martinelli.

Alex graduated from California High School. He was an exceptional master tailor, providing repair, alteration and specialty tailor services to local businesses and many clients in the Mon Valley area. Over the years, he also worked in the insurance business and at Babcock & Wilcox in Donora until his retirement.

Alex was a decorated Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater with the Army Air Corp 483rd Bomber Squadron from 1944 to 1946, holding the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Alex and Louise enjoyed going to local dances with their friends and attended Italian festivals throughout the Tri-State area for many years. More recently, Alex enjoyed spending time with his beloved family and with his white Shih Tzu Snowball.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years Louise Police Martinelli; three children, Linda Heisler (Steve) of Murrells Inlet, SC, Alex Martinelli (Dorothy) of Monongahela and Jerry Martinelli (Niki) of Pittsburgh; two brothers, Ralph (Donna) of Canton, OH and Joseph (Barbara) of Morgantown, WV; five grandchildren, Amy Matush (David Lieber) of Potomac, MD, Angela Vitale (Jeff) of Monongahela, David Martinelli (Sherry Rezendes) of Pawtucket, RI, Christina Martinelli of Morgantown, WV and Adam Martinelli of Donora; four great grandchildren, Austin Lieber, Owen Lieber, Maria Vitale and Aiden Martinelli.

Friends will be received on Wednesday August 21, 2013 from 2:00PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00PM to 9:00 PM in the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Twp. / Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900. www.massafrafuneralhome.com

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday August 22, 2013 at 10;00 AM in the funeral home with Rev. Fr. Pierre Falkenhan officiating.

Entombment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA.

Alex's family wishes to thank all those who provided support to Alex during his recent illness.