John Amprim

John Amprim, 88, of Monessen, died Sunday March 1, 2020 in Hallsworth House. He was born on February 4, 1932 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late John and Ida (Fontanelli) Amprim. John was a 1951 graduate of Monessen High School and retired from the Monessen Coke Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. He served as union president of United Steelworkers of America for 18 years, and was member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. John was an avid outdoorsman's having enjoyed many hunting trips out west. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley Ann (Slatosky) Amprim, four sons, John W. (Sharie) Amprim of Rostraver Twp., Richard (Susan) Amprim of Monessen, Anthony (Debbie) Amprim of Greensburg, Sean (Laura) Amprim of West Newton; daughter, Linda Amprim of Monongahela; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Laure Amprim, and by two brothers, Lloyd and Richard Amprim. Private funeral services were held on Wednesday in Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Ave. Monessen, with Fr. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Entombment followed in Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum, Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.