John M. Livolsi
John M. Livolsi, 79, of South Strabane Township, formerly of Canonsburg, died unexpectedly at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, in Washington Hospital.
He was born May 16, 1933, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Mario and Frances Cammarata Livolsi.
Mr. Livolsi lived most of his life in Canonsburg, where he was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church. He was very active in the church, serving as one of its first lectors, member of the parish council and trainer of altar boys for many years.
He was an avid reader and enjoyed sports, especially football.
Mr. Livolsi served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 in Canonsburg.
Prior to his retirement, he was in quality control at both Universal Cyclops and Jessop Steel Corp.
He was an honorary life member of Knights of Columbus Council 3291 of Canonsburg.
On June 24, 1961, he married Isabella Spinosa, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey John Livolsi and Kevin Richard Livolsi, both of Canonsburg; a daughter, Cheryl Marie Livolsi of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Sarah Sanders, Matthew and Brian Livolsi and Krista Efaw; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Livolsi was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a brother, Charles P. Livolsi, who died April 2, 1990.
Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where a blessing service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, January 3. A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 3, in St. Patrick Church, Canonsburg. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. Full military rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 and American Legion Post 902, combined honor guard. Knights of Columbus Council 3291 will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to American Lung Association or a charity of one’s choice. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.