Domenic J. Mirto

Domenic J. Mirto, 75 of Glenside, Pa. a former 43 year resident of Ambler, died Friday in the Abington Memorial Hospital Abington, PA. after a sudden illness.

 Born in Philadelphia, PA( 6-4-1929), he was the son of the late Clemente and the late Maria (nee Iusi) Mirto.  Mr. Mirto was a graduate of John Bartram High School in Philadelphia and Temple University. He served in the US. Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean conflict.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years Angela S. (nee Carminati) Mirto in 1996.

He was an Electronics Technician, employed by Unisys Corp. And The Former Burroughs Co. for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1986.

Mr. Mirto was an enthusiast of Amateur Radio & a member of the Antique Radio Club along with astronomy and a member of the Messier Society. For several years he volunteered in the astronomy department at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. He also served as the Majority Inspector of Elections in District 1 Ward 3 of Upper Dublin Township. 

He is survived by his wife Louise L. (D’Ambrosio) Mirto of Glenside, PA.; two sons Domenic J. Mirto of Harleysville, PA,  Clement A. Mirto of Fleetwood, PA; a daughter Angela M. Schaab of Exeter Twp., PA; three grandchildren, Angela, Christopher & Alicia Schaab of Exeter Township, PA; two step sons, Anthony S. Famularo and Alex T. Famularo both of  Glenside, PA; two step daughters Christine M. Ennis and Antoinette D. Hoffman both of  Glenside, PA.

He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, step-great-grandchild and a sister Marie Nanni  of   Philadelphia, PA.

He was pre-deceased by his son John A. Mirto

Relatives & Friends may call Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home 1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, and Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Luke The Evangelist Church Easton Road & Fairhill Ave. Glenside, Pa. with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM.

Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.

 Arrangements By:  Anton B. Urban Funeral Home Ambler,  PA.