Jan 16, 2018

Frank “Little Boy” DeGenova, 89, of Muse, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 1, 1928, in Pietransieri, Italy, a son of the late Rodolfo and Ameila DelVecchio Lucrezi DeGenova.

On June 30, 1951, in St. Mary’s Church, he married Anrica Bernardi, who survives.

Mr. DeGenova was a U.S. veteran, serving his country with the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1945 to 1946, and in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952.

He was employed by Universal Cyclops in Bridgeville, until his retirement in 1992.

Mr. DeGenova was a faithful member of Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Muse. He was also a member of Muse Italian Independent Club, American Legion Post 902 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191.

He had many interests and hobbies, including making homemade wine and Italian sausage and making tripe at Muse Italian Independent Club. He was a volunteer fireman at Cecil Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 in Muse. He enjoyed grocery shopping and especially price comparison shopping.

Above all, Mr. DeGenova was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, who enjoyed spending time with his family members, especially Sunday dinners with family, and creating great memories and a lasting legacy.

Surviving, in addition to his beloved wife, Anrica, are three daughters, Linda Derrico (David) of Canonsburg, Rosemary (Eric) Stachowicz of Eighty Four and Chris (John) Bowman of Canonsburg; four sisters, Rose (Ray) Roman, Milda (Vic) Bernardi, Valia (Chuck) DeVitis and Katherine (Daniel) Lemon; four grandchildren, Sarah (Ryan) Smith, Zachary (Kaitlen) Bowman, Rachel Derrico and Jared (Alex) Bowman; three great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Kameron and Logan Smith; and many nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a brother, Willy DeGenova.

Friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will begin at 8:50 a.m. Friday, January 19. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 246 Muse-Bishop Road, Muse. Interment will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. Full military rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church or Washington City Mission, 84 West Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.

To leave or view condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.