Jul 16, 2018

Bruno “Pappy” Mandarano, 87, of Dilliner, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 14, 2018, with family by his side.

He was born September 6, 1930, in Newtown, a son of the late Domenico Mandarano and Mary Mediate Mandarano.

Bruno was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was devoted to his Catholic faith and helping others in need. He was always available to support his family, friends and especially his wife and father in their later years.

Bruno graduated from Point Marion High School and was selected to the All-Conference football team.

He was a devoted member of St. Ignatius Parish in Bobtown and was instrumental in the construction of the church. He was formerly a member of the parish council and a church usher. He also attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Morgantown, W.Va.

He served in the military from 1954 to 1956 and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9916.

He and his wife, Helen, were self-employed owners of a Gulf station and a restaurant in Dilliner. He also worked closely with his son, Bruno II, on numerous real estate ventures.

Bruno enjoyed watching and playing sports. He was an avid Mountaineers and Pittsburgh sports fan. He loved visiting family, especially on holidays. He was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren and their accomplishments. Spending time outdoors, doing yard work and cooking out were important to him. He will be remembered as a tough, hardworking, loyal friend and family member.

Those left to cherish Bruno’s memory are his son, Bruno II and wife Jonida; daughter Caterina Jobson and husband Chris; daughter Pamela Preskitt and husband Scott; two sisters-in-law, Beatrice Prutilipac and husband Chuck and Patty Mandarano; five grandchildren whom he adored, Sam Jobson, Kiriana Jobson, Justin Tanner, Chiara Mandarano and Enzo Mandarano; and many nieces and nephews, whom he deeply loved.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents Domenic and Mary Mandarano; brother Domenic “Mecco” Mandarano; and sister Mary Barbetta.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in McCulla Funeral Home, 770 Fairmont Road, Morgantown. Visitation will continue from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, July 21, in Peace Hall in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3334B University Avenue, Morgantown, with Father John DiBacco as celebrant. Interment will follow in East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, with full military honors conferred by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9916, Westover, W.Va., and WVANG, Camp Dawson. A vigil service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday to conclude visitation in the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcculla.com.