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Jake Kenneth Appetta

June 08, 1939 - May 07, 2026

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Obituary For Jake Kenneth Appetta

Appetta, Jake Kenneth
Age 86, on May 7, 2026, of Baldwin Borough

Beloved husband of Marian (Palazzo), having celebrated 64 years of marriage on May 5; loving
father of Kenneth V. Appetta and Natalie (Karl) Heller; devoted Pap Pap of William “Tiger”
Heller; son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Cramer) “Chiappetta” Appetta ; brother of the late
Ronald (Bernice) Appetta. Also survived by Jennifer (Craig) Simpson Appetta, Duane Appetta,
and the late Cynthia (survived by Ralph) Angerleri.

Jake was a Navigator in the United States Air Force on B-52 and KC-135s, retiring as a
Lieutenant Colonel from the Air National Guard. Jake then began his career in Information
Technology for U.S. Steel, followed by similar positions at the Library of Congress in
Washington, DC and finishing his career at the U.S. Department of Energy, NETL, in Pittsburgh
and the Office of Legacy Management in Morgantown.

In his retirement, he loved spending time with his grandson, “Tiger,” taking him to airports and
teaching him about airplanes, and to all the playgrounds in the area.

Jake also loved spending time with his family, traveling, including to Hawaii, California, and his
favorite, “Viva Las Vegas.” He enjoyed a good margarita, Mexican food, and listening to Elvis.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201
Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227 on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Funeral prayer on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial in
Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Thomas A' Becket Church at 10:00 a.m. If desired,
family suggests contributions to American Heart Association or ones favorite Military
Organization in Jake's name. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com

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  • May 11, 2026

    Faye Mccay

    My condolences Marion and family. The lost is great, but the memories remain. I hope you find comfort in them.

  • May 11, 2026

    Louise & Gary Kelly

    Our Sincere Sympathy to Cousin Marion & Family. Ken-Jake was fun to be around a real jokester. Love & God Bless, Louise & Gary Kelly

  • May 10, 2026

    Jennifer Appetta

    Dear Aunt Marion, Kenny, and Natalie, condolences on the loss of "Uncle Jake". I will always have fond memories of our yearly trips to Pittsburgh, eating Mexican food and the good-natured teasing between my dad and yours. Uncle Jake was a great guy!

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