Michael “Micky” Francis Troiano, Jr.
Age 71, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends Sunday, July 28, 2019. Micky was born in Pittsburgh on October 9, 1947 to Michael Francis Troiano, Sr. and Yolanda Troiano. He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1965 then went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970 with a degree in Physical Education. Micky worked in management and sales for the Pennysaver/Tribune Review for the last 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Gretchen Keller Troiano; his children Jamie T. (Scott J.) Kugler, Michael R. Troiano, Brian J. (Ashley P.) Troiano; and his first grandchild, Presley Elizabeth Troiano; he is also survived by his brothers Dennis (Chrissy) and James (Sandy) Troiano and their families.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks for the excellence in care from the doctors and nurses at the Hillman Cancer Research Center in Shadyside and the Shadyside Hospital, and Father Pierre Sodini for his loving care and support.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.