Cornelius “Cornie” Rifugiato
Age 88, of Murrysville, formerly of Wilkinsburg, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Kathleen Rifugiato; stepfather of Michael Faulkner, Susanne (Ryan) Osborne and Laura Barnes; grandfather of Austin Lee and Ella Grace Barns, and Reese Elisabeth and Sydney Marie Osborne; also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends of the heart. Preceded in death by his parents Pietro and Josephine Rifugiato. Cornie worked for some time for his family business in wholesale produce. He was a baritone singer for the Pittsburgh Opera for 45 years. Also he served on the board of the ISDA and was president of the Lamas lodge. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Development Office, 5150 Center Ave., Pgh, PA 15232 or Italian Sons and Daughters of America, 419 Wood St., Pgh, PA 15222.
Friends received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD, 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.