1928
G.
2013
G. Iannuzzo
December 12, 1928 — October 7, 2013
G. Lewis 'Sonny' Iannuzzo, 84 of Greensburg, passed away, Monday, October 7, 2013 in Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born December 12, 1928 in Greensburg, PA, son of the late James and Josephine (Weaver) Iannuzzo.
Sonny was the founder and owner of Greensburg Beverage Inc., and for the last 64 years worked as President of the Corporation growing it into a multi-million dollar business. He was highly regarded as a leader and innovator in the industry and community in which he worked. In March 2004, Sonny was one of the original inductees into the prestigious 'Miller Brewing Legends", which honors leaders in the industry. Over the years, he has received a number of awards and honors, but this honor was one that was most dear to his heart. In April 2007, he also received two distinguished awards from Miller Brewing Company, "The Miller High Life Achievement Award" as well as "The High Life Gold Award" as the top performing Wholesaler in the Eastern Region. On September 11, 2013, he was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming 2013-2014 edition of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who which is a New York based biographical publication that selects and distinguishes individuals throughout North America who have attained a recognizable degree of success in their field endeavor and thereby contributing to the growth of their industry. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau Advisory Board. We truly lost one of our industry's finest.
Besides his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by a stepson, Mark.
Surviving are his loving wife, Bette Iannuzzo, sons, David Iannuzzo and wife, Carey and James Iannuzzo, and wife, Monica, stepchildren, Michael Skatell and wife, Kelly, Jennifer Skatell Knopp, and Liva Skatell-Valesky; grandchildren, Anthony, Danielle, Nicklaus, Jessica, Christopher, Emilee, Angela, Dena, and Maryssa, and two sisters, Rosemary Cole and Jenny Boyd.
Sonny was truly a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Family and friends will be received Friday from 4 pm - 9 pm at the KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home, (an authorized remembrance provider) 524 North Main Street Greensburg where a prayer service will be held on Saturday at 9am.
Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace on Fridat at 9:30 am with Father Daniel Blout officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the South Greensburg American Legion Post 981.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity.
Terence L. Graft, funeral director, entrusted with the arrangements.
He was born December 12, 1928 in Greensburg, PA, son of the late James and Josephine (Weaver) Iannuzzo.
Sonny was the founder and owner of Greensburg Beverage Inc., and for the last 64 years worked as President of the Corporation growing it into a multi-million dollar business. He was highly regarded as a leader and innovator in the industry and community in which he worked. In March 2004, Sonny was one of the original inductees into the prestigious 'Miller Brewing Legends", which honors leaders in the industry. Over the years, he has received a number of awards and honors, but this honor was one that was most dear to his heart. In April 2007, he also received two distinguished awards from Miller Brewing Company, "The Miller High Life Achievement Award" as well as "The High Life Gold Award" as the top performing Wholesaler in the Eastern Region. On September 11, 2013, he was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming 2013-2014 edition of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who which is a New York based biographical publication that selects and distinguishes individuals throughout North America who have attained a recognizable degree of success in their field endeavor and thereby contributing to the growth of their industry. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau Advisory Board. We truly lost one of our industry's finest.
Besides his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by a stepson, Mark.
Surviving are his loving wife, Bette Iannuzzo, sons, David Iannuzzo and wife, Carey and James Iannuzzo, and wife, Monica, stepchildren, Michael Skatell and wife, Kelly, Jennifer Skatell Knopp, and Liva Skatell-Valesky; grandchildren, Anthony, Danielle, Nicklaus, Jessica, Christopher, Emilee, Angela, Dena, and Maryssa, and two sisters, Rosemary Cole and Jenny Boyd.
Sonny was truly a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Family and friends will be received Friday from 4 pm - 9 pm at the KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home, (an authorized remembrance provider) 524 North Main Street Greensburg where a prayer service will be held on Saturday at 9am.
Mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace on Fridat at 9:30 am with Father Daniel Blout officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Greensburg Catholic Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the South Greensburg American Legion Post 981.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity.
Terence L. Graft, funeral director, entrusted with the arrangements.
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