Antonio Recchia

Antonio married Nicoletta Alberotanza on Aug. 30, 1973, in Mola di Bari, Italy.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years; his son, Vito Recchia (Paola) of Chicago, Ill.; two daughters, Antonella Jimenez (Jason) and Maria Recchia, all of Hollidaysburg; four grandchildren: Siena Recchia and Jayson, Antonio and Julio Jimenez; seven brothers: Frank, Donato, Giuseppe Recchia and families of Staten Island, N.Y., Joe Recchia of Hollidaysburg, Pietro and Vito Recchia and families of Wilkes-Barre, and Raffaele Recchia and his family of Baltimore, Md.; and his sister, Rosa Denigris and family of Chicago, Ill.; also survived by Giovanna Recchia and family of Mola di Bari, Italy.

Antonio was preceded in death by a brother, Francesco Recchia; and two sisters, Giovanna and Ida.

He was a high school graduate and in 1969, Antonio served his country in the Italian Army. In 1970, he moved with his family to Brooklyn, N.Y.

Antonio opened and operated Dino’s Pizza in the Logan Valley Mall in 1975 and added Nicoletta’s Family Restaurant in 2008, both of which are still feeding the hungry masses of Altoona.

He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Antonio enjoyed gardening, watching WWE and was a fan of soccer, especially the Juventus Soccer Team. He had a passion for cooking and enjoyed working in his restaurants, but he especially loved being with his family and grandchildren.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 5519 Sixth Ave., Altoona, with Father John Lynam, celebrant.

Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.