CERRA, Elmer H., 91, of Wheeling, W.Va., died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Liza’s Place.
He was born June 16, 1920, in Wheeling, a son of the late Anthony and Maria Perri Cerra. He was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral in Wheeling, and served in the US Army during WWII.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Cerra, second wife, Anne Mitusa Cerra, one daughter, Jennie Cerra Duffy, four brothers, Dominick, James, Robert, and Anthony Cerra Jr., and one sister, Jennie Muraca Greco.
He is survived by one daughter, Deborah Thomas Cresap of Wheeling; one sister, Rose Spoto of Wheeling; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Frazier Sleeth, Dawn Rae Barcus, Laurie Duffy, and Denise Johns; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Friday, January 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling, where funeral services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Kevin M. Quirk officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, Ohio, 43943.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com
Dear Cerra family,
The loss of a loved one can be difficult to bear. Please know that your Heavenly Father is aware of your pain and ready to help you through it.- 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Debbie,
The Warble side of the family extend our condolences to you and your loved ones.
Elmer will always be remembered as a man with a very strong work ethic and one who expected the same from the people around him. This was reflected in the way he kept the apartments in tip-top shape in N. Wheeling and at his and Grandma’s house on Fishers Ln. My Dad “Big Kenny”, would tell endless stories about him and Elmer working on “the apartments”. Good times. :
When I was younger, Elmer would take me to the “cowboy” movies every so often at one of the theaters in downtown Wheeling; man, he loved the westerns! And my sister Linda and I thought that we were “big stuff” whenever we were asked to get “dressed-up” to go out to eat with Grandma and Elmer at Figaretti’s on National Rd. Those two sure were some sharp dressers back in the day! :
The pictures on the video tribute brought back some good memories from the times that they were taken. Like the ones of Elmer and the cat. Purdy Cat was, and always will be, Elmer’s cat! :
Thousands of memories….. And as long as there is someone who remembers who we were, then we never truly are gone.
I know that when Elmer passed over he was happy to be with all of his loved ones once more, especially his Mother.
Please know that you have always been and will continue to be in our thoughts. May you and your loved ones be blessed with good health and continued happiness.
Love,
“Little” Kenny
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Love you very much!
We are so sorry for your loss. We have been Mr. Cerra’s neighbor for the past 12 years, sharing many stories with him about his cats and his life. We regret we are unable to extend our condolences in person, but due to an injury I had just before Christmas Beth and I cannot be there. Please know you have our deepest sympathy.