Joseph L. Jo Jo Heath Jr.; 45; of Monessen; died Monday; Dec. 30; 2002. He was born March 9; 1957; the son of Fannie Heath; who survives and resides in Monessen; and the late Joseph L. Heath Sr.; who went home in 1977. He graduated in 1976 from Monessen High School; where he was an all-around athlete. From there; he headed to the University of Pittsburgh; where he was on their 1976 National Championship team. Jo Jo was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round in 1980; and also played for the Philadelphia Eagles; the New York Jets; as well as Ottawa and British Columbia in the Canadian Football League. At one point; he also was a member of the USFA-Houston Gamblers and a player-coach for the Pittsburgh Gladiators of the Arena League. In addition to his mother; he is survived by his long-time devoted companion; Pamela Petrusky of Fayette City; two sisters; Sabrina Heath of Monessen and Kim Heath of Florida; one brother; Lance Wall of Greensburg; three children; Joseph III and Chelsey Heath of Monessen; and Aubrey Heath of Chicago; nieces; Brandy Mason of Morgantown; W.Va.; Theresa Hill of Virginia; Whitney and Linsey Wall of Pittsburgh; and Courtnee Heath of Monessen; one nephews; Evertt Wall Jr. of Greensburg; and numerous other family members and friends. Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church; Reed Avenue; Monessen; where services will be held Saturday; Jan. 4; at 11 a.m. with Pastor Griffith Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES; 431 East 9th St.; Munhall; Pa. 15120.

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