Robert Francis Graziano
October 28, 1928 – December 20, 2019
Bob Graziano grew up in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, the son of Francis and Amelia (Mercurio) Graziano. He fell in love with a girl from the neighborhood, Dorothy Blasiak, and they wed on July 16, 1951, shortly before he left for service overseas during the Korean War. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage until her passing in 2017.
Bob worked for the US Postal Service his entire career, as he and Dorothy raised their family of two sons and one daughter. He was very fulfilled by his role as representative for the National Association of Letter Carriers, helping his colleagues and their families with healthcare issues.
Family was of paramount importance to Bob. His children grew up having aunts, uncles and extended family around for holidays. As they grew up and had children of their own, it was always a treat to visit Bob and Dorothy and enjoy the homemade pizza and conversation.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, his sisters Frances and Margaret, and his brothers John and James. He is survived by his brother Ron; his son Robert (and Sallie) Graziano, and their children Michael (and Natalie Strobach) and Chrissy (and Jason Phillips); his daughter Marianne (and Marshall) McKeag; his son Dan (and Betsy) Graziano and their children Dan, Maria and Ben; and a large and loving extended family.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, Dec. 27, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road, in Penn Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Susanna Catholic Church, 200 Stotler road, Pgh. 15235 Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, people can make a contribution to their favorite charity in Bob’s memory.
Elizabeth M. Rich
Age 64, of Oakmont, passed away Thursday December 19, 2019. Beloved daughter of Thomas Rich; sister of John, Tom, Jr. and Carter Rich; also survived by Many Rich family relatives. Funeral private, interment in Homewood Cemetery. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd.
Vincent J. DeMasi, Jr.
Age 86, of Morningside, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Beloved husband of Carol (Monaco); father of Michael (Lisa) Crapis, Gina Lecce, Michael (Stacy) and Deanna DeMasi; grandfather of Maria Elena, and Alexander Lecce, and Gianna Josephine DeMasi, and Rocco, Nicole and Nathan Crapis; brother of Geraldine Vincent and the late Nicholas and Anthony DeMasi; brother in law of Phyllis DeMasi of Plantation, FL; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Sunday, December 8, 2019 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Monday December 9, 2019 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. in St. Raphael Church.
Derek G. Scheib
Age 25, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Beloved son of Pam (Jensen) and the late Gregory C. Scheib; brother of Michael and Natalie Scheib; grandson of Patricia and Robert Jensen; uncle of Kylee Scheib; also survived by many aunts uncles and cousins.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 2 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 4 p.m.
Roy W. Stead, Sr.
Age 77, of Penn Hills, passed away the evening of Monday, November 25, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of Margaret Jean (Groetsch) Stead; father of Julie Stead, Cindy Chambers, Roy Stead, Jr., Wendy Chambers, Diane (Josh) McQuade, William “BJ” (Adrienne) Stead, Thomas (Sara) Stead, Lorraine Stead, Stacie (Duane Failor) Stead and the late Kathy Stead; also loved by many grandchildren. Roy worked at BFI/Allied for 32 years and was a proud member of lodge 1060 in the Machinists Union.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Friday, November 29, 2019 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.