Felix M. "Wimp" Corgnati, Jr.

Felix M. "Wimp" Corgnati, Jr., 89, of the Butler Junction section of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Platinum Ridge in Brackenridge. Wimp was born in Butler Junction on June 11, 1933, a son of the late Virginia (Vota) and Felix M. Corgnati, Sr. He was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Felix and his brother George owned and operated Arnold Bakery. They were the 3rd generation of the family bakery business. He was a member of St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport. He was a member and longtime trustee of the White Star Club. Member of the Freeport Eagles, Freeport VFW, Freeport Sportsman's and South Buffalo Sportsman's Club. Wimp enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Felix is survived by his wife of 67 years, Cecilia B. (Nowikowski) Corgnati. Son, Terry Corgnati, of Indiana, PA; daughter, Donna and Keith Blackburn, of Sarver, and son, John Corgnati, of Freeport. He is also survived by 5 grand, 5 great grand and 2 great- great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his daughter in law, Debbie Corgnati, grandson, Brian Blackburn, great grandson, Cody Johnson, brother Ed Corgnati and stepbrother George Hackl. At the family's request there will be no public visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport on Wednesday, March 1st at 10 am with Msgr. Gilbert Gente officiating. Burial will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery Freeport, PA.

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