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AMEDEO BRANCATI Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2013.

BRANCATI
AMEDEO "AM" NICHOLAS
86, of Penn Hills. On Saturday, January 26, 2013, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his children, Gloria Mele (Daniel), Lisa Giancatarino (Frank), Joseph Brancati (Amy); his brother, August Brancati. He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Brancati; and his brother, Mario Brancati; loving grandfather of Monica Angoff, Michael Mele, Nicholas Amedeo Brancati, Jami Porter, Dominic Brancati, Frank M. Giancatarino and Karen Gotzman; loving great-grandfather of Alexis and Zachary Angoff, Michael Todd Mele, Alyssa and Mark Gotzman, Eric, Ashley (deceased) Alexis, Anthony Giancatarino; brother-in-law, Jennie Longo, Rita and Frank Signore, Orlando Iannotti and Mary Ann Brancati; longtime loving companion of Dolores Lamonna; also loved by many nieces and nephews. Amedeo was a veteran of World War II, Deputy Mayor and Councilman of Penn Hills, Penn Hills School Board Director, and President of Pennridge Civic Club. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America, Lions International, Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #980, ISDA (Italian Sons and Daughters of America), and the Larimer Avenue Social Club. Friends received Monday 2-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Susanna Church, Tuesday 10 a.m. The Brancati Family expresses their most sincere gratitude and thanks to the many at St. Margaret's Hospital who took such loving care of their father. If you so desire, we request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in honor of Amedeo Brancati, to the St. Margaret Foundation, 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215.
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March 14, 2013

Judith Baran

I will always remember Amedeo from my past experience in Penn Hills politics. He was one of a kind.

February 4, 2013

Greg Brancati

Gloria, Lisa & Joe,
My happiest childhood memories are of hanging out with you guys & my favorite uncle & my sweet Aunt Jean. Ill never forget them.

February 3, 2013

In Memory of AM & Rose. May God Bless them both....Tinka

February 3, 2013

With my heartfelt sympathy Dee. The Sarasota Sands will never be the same without Am & Rose.......Chris

January 31, 2013

Rick

As you enter the gates, may Choirs of Angels sing thee to thy rest.

January 30, 2013

Gary & Karen Meglio

Gloria, so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. our hope is that you have lots of good memories to help you through this tough time. We will pray for your comfort in the next few days!

January 29, 2013

Rusty DeCarlo

On behalf of the East Hills Bocce League we would like to offer our condolences to the Brancati family. Am was a long-time member and will be greatly missed. On a personal note, Am was always available for advice and guidance, and he taught me a lot about bocce along the way. We always looked forward to playing the Larimer Avenue guys (Am's team) as they would tell us stories about the old neighborhood and all of our relatives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

January 28, 2013

Julianne Brancati

Words can not express the loss that we all feel with the passing of Uncle Am. What I will remember about my uncle was his love for his family and his passion for life. We were all blessed to know him. My love and condolences to Gloria, Lisa, Joe and their families. God bless...love, Julie

January 28, 2013

Annette & John Desalvo

To the Brancati Family,
May God Bless you and your family and give you the strength that is needed through these very diffcult times.
I will always remember that smile.

January 28, 2013

Kristen Hallett Rzasa

I was sorry to hear of Uncle Am's passing.

I remember the very lively debates of the uncles with the scent of sauce in the background, especially Christmas Eve. We are definitely a family with lots of passion & opinion.
My prayers are with your family.

January 28, 2013

We send our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your dad/grandfather. We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling. But it's the little things, the small, everyday happenings that you'll remember. The laughs, stories and smiles. It is these memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Paul and Virginia

January 28, 2013

Leslie Lamonna

My thoughts & sympathies go out to Am's immediate family. He was an extended part of mine and was close to my kids. He will be remembered fondly.

January 28, 2013

Joe, Sorry for your loss of your father. I am sure all who knew him are better for it. Jim Bragg

January 28, 2013

Carol & Ken Zellars

Dear Gloria & Dan,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. So many of us have lost parents in this life; but the hope of knowing we will see them again in the next, can really give you "peace".
Ken & I and our '67 Classmates send our LOVE.

January 28, 2013

We were sorry to hear that Mr. Brancati passed away. We are neighbors in the Penn Ridge Plan and knew him from the Hardware Store. Our thoughts are with you. The Rendas

January 27, 2013

Am helped me with patience and skill when I started to work at the hardware store in Penn Hills in the 1990"s. He was great especialy with his plumbing training.
My sympathy to the family

Herm Lienemann

January 27, 2013

Lisa Waite (Lamonna)

My Mom and Am had a very special relationship. They enjoyed one anothers company and loved each other deeply. I will always be thankful to him for the happiness he gave my mom.

January 27, 2013

Donna Liberto

Dear Gloria,

We were so very sorry to hear about your dad.
I will never forget our years together on the Penn Hills School Board. He was one of my very favorite Board members... he was my buddy!
May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy,
Eddie and Donna Liberto

January 27, 2013

Dear Brancati Family ~ This is Patricia Bradshaw, daughter of Gaby & Eric Bradshaw; we all lived in Penn Ridge together. I just want to express my sympathies at the passing of your father. I so remember him (and your Mom) as fun-loving, welcoming, warm folks. I remember parties at your house and gatherings at church. Your Dad was a fine man and I send you blessings as you go through the loss of such a man.
Love ~ Patti Bradshaw

January 27, 2013

Angela Signore

My Uncle Am was our very own Donald Duck! I remember as a child we would ask him over and over again to imitate Donald Duck (and he would). He was also the one who would pick us up and raise us high in the air, again over and over again. That was the way he was, determined…determined to make us smile, giggle and most importantly make us happy. When I talked to him recently, he was still showing that determination, he was going to work hard to get better and make his way home to his loved ones. That is only one of the many traits that he had. While there will be a void physically, his love for his family will live on in all of our hearts and that will be what I will walk away with. Thank you, Uncle Am. Love, Angela

January 27, 2013

Randy Rubash

Dear Joe;

I will always remember your dad for all the great times we had with him while we were growing up. He made everything we did more fun, whether it was playing horseshoes or volley ball or just sitting and talking in our back yard. He enriched my life and my families life with great memories and we will remember him always.

Forever your friend,
Randy

January 27, 2013

Am was a wonderful friend and co- worker, he will be missed by all. My prayers go out to your family. Sandy (Medicine Shoppe)

January 27, 2013

kathy kusha

dear dee our prayers are with you may god comfort you am was loved by all who knew him

January 27, 2013

Dear Glor, Lisa & Joe, Was so sad to hear of Uncle Am's passing. Today, I am especially thinking of the wonderful, crazy family times we all spent together....Mayflower Street, Middle Road and so many, many more. I fondly recall the uncles' lively discussions! Special memories, but so difficult to see an era ending. My heartfelt sympathy to each of you and your families. Sending much love, Arlene (Iannotti) Hallett

January 27, 2013

Rita Signore

Dear Gloria, Lisa and Joe,
Hold tight to memories for comfort.
Look to God for strength and peace will follow.
Love, Uncle Frank and Aunt Rita

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