Thomas Charles Sanetrik Sr., 71, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Thursday Jan. 28, 2021, at his residence after a courageous fight with cancer. Thomas was born Nov. 1, 1949 in Morgantown a son of the late John M. and Anna (Rester) Sanetrik. Thomas was united in marriage April 15, 1972 to his wife of 48 years, Judith (Mercer) Sanetrik, who survives at home.
Also surviving are daughters, Laura Sanetrik and companion Albert Johnson, of Bruceton Mills, Marie Post and husband Jason, of Augusta, and Holly Sanders and husband T.J., of Masontown, W.Va.; son, Thomas C. Sanetrik Jr. and wife Jessica, of Moatsville; five grandchildren, Frank Demasi IV and wife Danielle, of Grafton, Nick Demasi, of Charlestown and Beth, John and Thomas Sanetrik, of Moatsville; sisters, Dorothy Murray, of Virginia Beach, Va., Irene Papa, of St. Albans, Carolyn Pascuzzo, of Clarksville, Pa., and Pauline Raschella, of Los Angeles; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Thomas was preceded in death by brother, John T. Sanetrik, and sisters, Anna Sanetrik, Helen S. Perry, Martha S. Kelly and Geraldine S. Lucas.
Thomas retired from Consolidation Coal Company as a roof bolter, he was a loving and loyal husband, father, and Pap Pap, he enjoyed not only his family, but the outdoors; hunting, fishing and farming were his passions.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi from 5-8 pm. Tuesday Feb. 2. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm. Visitation will resume on Wednesday Feb. 3, from 8-10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Sebastian as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Mt. Morris Cemetery. Due to the governor’s mandate, face masks and social distancing will be required for everyone attending the services.
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