75, Altoona, passed away December 26, 2016 at UPMC Altoona. He was the son of the late John Minielli, Sr. and Concetta (Minno) Minielli. Preceded in death by son John E Minielli III, and daughter Lisa Brown, sisters, Josephine Page, Carole Scacco, Dee Policichio, brothers, Danny and Bobby Minielli. Survived by wife Janice (Claar) Minielli; brother, Chuck and wife Connie and sister Roseanne and her husband Larry Kerstetter, Special grandson Cody Brown, son-in-law Tim and his wife Kristi Brown and granddaughter Kayla Brown. And 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be recieved 2-8 p.m. Wednesday December 28, 2016 at Thomas F. Cloherty Funeral Home Lilly where a service will be held at 8 p.m. by Pastor John J. Palko.