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GEORGE BROCATO Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 19 to Aug. 20, 2018.

BROCATO GEORGE E.

Age 72, a lifelong Oakmont resident passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. Dear son of the late Samuel and Josephine (Angelovich) Brocato; beloved husband for 53 years of Lorraine (Adams) Brocato; loving father of Amy (Jason) Mastrocesare, Becky Brocato, and the late Nick Brocato; grandfather of Michael Siemianowski, Tyler Mastrocesare, Jeffrey Houston, Eric Murrell, Andrew DeChantal, and the late Emily Houston; brother of Jack (Janet) Brocato; and also survived by nieces and nephews. George was a graduate of Oakmont High School class of 1964 where he played football for the late Chuck Wagner. He was an Oakmont Volunteer firefighter for 30 years, serving as chief for 15 years immediately following his Father after he had served as the chief of the fire department. George was an electrician for 37 years at the former Edgewater Steel Corporation in Oakmont. He enjoyed antique and classic cars, and was a lover of Gettysburg. Friends and relatives will be received on Monday, August 20, 2018 from 2-7 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION & ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., Oakmont, 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont, where a firefighter's service will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home at the conclusion of the visitation. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for their discretion.

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August 21, 2018

Karen (Brown) DellaMaestra

Amy I was so sorry to read of your Dad's passing.
I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to you,
your Mother and all your family. My thoughts are
with you.

August 20, 2018

Kim Kristufek(Peoples)

Dear Janet,
I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. Our family will be praying for you.

August 20, 2018

Barbara Hendershot

Prayers for healing and peace for the Brocato family. They have been through so much heartache recently that no one can imagine. We are so sorry for the loss of George and will be sending my good thoughts and prayers.

August 20, 2018

Mike Hildebrand

Lorraine,

Oakmont has lost another great man and his dedication to the citizens of not only Oakmont but to many surrounding communities will always be remembered. May he Rest In Peace and may God bless him and your entire family.

Mike Hildebrand and Family

August 19, 2018

Brenda Coy

Dear Lorraine and family,
It is with great sadness I send this message. Not only did I know George through our parents and the Fire Company, I knew you and your family as a neighbor. I send my deepest sympathy to all. May the Lord be with you at this time.

Brenda Charlesworth Coy

August 19, 2018

richard schmidt

August 19, 2018

i lived in oakmont 30 years and it my pleasure to have known george most of that time,he was a wonderful man.he was first on the scene when my kids started a small fire at home.lost touch over the years ;but never forgot him.my prayers are with you all. richard

August 19, 2018

richard schmidt

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20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation & Alternative Services

421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

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20

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7:00 p.m.

Burket-Truby Funeral Home Cremation & Alternative Services

421 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139

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