Martin Biafora

Martin Biafora, age 94, of Morgantown, handed away peacefully at house Oct. 6, 2023.

Martin was born in Morgantown, on March 30, 1929, the son of the late Joseph Biafora and the late Rosa (Bilotta) Biafora.
He graduated from Morgantown Excessive College in 1947. He attended WVU, whereas working in his father’s enterprise, Biafora and Sons.

In 1951 he was drafted into the military to serve within the Korean Conflict for 2 years.

On Might 30, 1957, Martin married the love of his life, Ilene Panetta, of Belington.
Along with his dad and mom, Martin is proceeded in loss of life by his sister, Mary (Biafora) Callen, and brother, Frank Biafora.
Martin is survived by his spouse of 66 years, Ilene (Panetta) Biafora; his kids, Marty (Cheryl) Biafora, Rick (Michelle) Biafora, David (Patricia) Biafora, and Anna Marie Biafora Stephens Hawkins, all of Morgantown; his grandchildren Lauren (Kyle) Ritchie, Alex (Johnna) Biafora, Marka (John) Staley, Lena (Joseph) Horrigan, Morgan (Scott) Simonetti, Ricky (Amelia) Biafora, Mateo Biafora, and Joseph Biafora; and his great-grandchildren, Patrick, Amelia, Vivienne, Oliver, August, Carlo, Giavanna, Guinevere, Salvatore, and Brinley.

Because the son of an Italian immigrant, Martin might be remembered for his robust work ethic which he instilled in his kids, identical to his father instilled in him. Even throughout some difficult financial and cultural occasions, he was capable of take his father’s working man’s retailer and broaden it into the very profitable Biafora’s Clothes. He additionally owned house and industrial leases. His ardour and dedication to his work is what helped him notice the American Dream.

Work wasn’t all he liked to do. He loved sports activities vehicles and touring the world with Ilene and mates. When his kids have been younger, he spent each weekend taking his household snow snowboarding within the winter and boating on Cheat Lake in the summertime, a practice and keenness he handed right down to his youngsters and grandkids. Later in life, he discovered to play golf which finally influenced his resolution to take a well-deserved early retirement to Florida. There he loved {golfing} virtually each day till he was not bodily capable of play.

Martin’s grandkids will all the time bear in mind the amusing tales he instructed of his many adventures and the few shenanigans throughout his youthful years. As he would inform his tales with the mischievous but playful look in his eyes, it was apparent the apples didn’t fall removed from the tree. However an important factor Martin might be remembered for is his deep love of household, and the various sacrifices he made for every of them. He might be sorely missed.

The household wish to thank Ray Heldreth, for his robust compassion and distinctive take care of Martin over the previous six years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations could also be made to Saint Ursula‘s Meals Pantry & Outreach, PO Field 18, Pursglove, WV 26546, or Christian Assist, 219 Walnut Road, Morgantown, WV 26505.
Funeral preparations have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Dwelling.
Visitation and funeral occasions might be introduced within the close to future and up to date on our web site at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com