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JULIUS TROIANI Obituary
Age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in his home surrounded by close family of Pittsburgh and Toronto. Born in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, January 22, 1940 to Luigi and Concentta Troiani. Cherished husband of Jacqueline Troiani; survived by his children, Kimberly, Louis, Tracy, Julius Jr., Kelly, Michael, Nicholas and Jacquelene; and grandchildren, Natalie, Jon, Enzo, Ava, Giovanni, Gian Carlo, Ella and Julius; survived by his sisters, Doloros, Connie, Carol, Tony and Theresa; preceded in death by his sisters, Marie, Louise and brothers, Nick, Louis, Michael and Renny. An Innovator in the restaurant industry owning and operating with his family the Musketeer Lounge in Market Square, The Pilot House on the Monongahela Wharf, Guili's Landmark on Fourth Ave., Nottingham Country Club, PaPa J's Ristorante in Carnegie, Caffe PaPa J's in Mt. Lebanon, PaPa J's Mercato in the Strip and PaPa J's Centro Center City. A natural leader who drew the best from all people he touched. He was a Carpenter, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer, Restaurateur and Maverick. Friends welcome Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp. www.slaterfuneral.com Funeral Mass in St. Stanislaus Church, 21st & Smallman St., Pgh., PA 15222, Tuesday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Julius B. Troiani, to Smile Train at: www.smiletrain.org
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Carol Bollo
January 3, 2011
Jackie, My thoughts & prayers are for you & your beautiful family. I have been spelling Jules name incorrect & just now I found this. I want you to know that I prayed for all of you every Wednesday with the Claretons at the St Jude Shrine every week. I know that Jule is with the Lord & his family. His shinning light will always be felt. He was a wonderful man. May God Bless you all. Love Carol & Augie Bollo
Rosemarie Smith
July 7, 2010
To the Troiani Family, I just heard of Jules passing today. I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you have comfort that he is no longer in pain. God Bless all of you.
Pam DeCecco (Titlow)
June 23, 2010
Dear Jackie and Family: I just heard that Jul had been ill when I was away this past week and had to leave the room as my friend from Carnegie told me he had passed. My heart is broken, as I'm sure yours is. I feel so terrible that I was not present at his viewing. I speak of him often and tell everyone that he taught me everything I know about being organized. He was a wonderful man to have worked for (in our Pizza Hut days) and I will never forget him or you Jackie. Please let me know if I can ever do anything for you or your family. I am a phone call away.
Warren Cooley
May 15, 2010
I met Jules over 40 years ago, with Brother Lou, at the Muskateer. Remember his 'vette very well. RIP
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Betty Malits & Family
May 13, 2010
Dear Jackie & family, While visiting in Georgia I heard of Jules passing. My deepest condolence for your loss. I am sorry I couldn't be there with all of you at this time. Jul was a pioneer in the Pittsburgh restaurant business and I was lucky to have worked with him in some of his first endeavors. Thinking of you Jules, brings a smile remembering how good you were to everyone. You will be truly missed.
May 13, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We heard today 5/13/10 about Jules and we are sorry we missed the viewing. We have been dear friends for years, actually more like family and will miss you Jules.
Victor and Marlene DeSimone.
Michelle Caruso
May 13, 2010
Jackie and Family,
So sorry to hear of Jules passing. I worked for him in the office in Carnegie and remeber his kindness, generosity and the way he always made me feel like part of the family. My fondest memories are of having lunch around the table in the office and listening to him tell stories. He was a true family man and always spoke of all of you with such love and respect. I feel blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dennis Streno Jr.
May 13, 2010
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
May 12, 2010
Dear Jackie and family, May God bless you and give you strength in your time of sorrow. Jules was an amazing man who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. God Bless, Mark, Michelle, Stefanie, Michael and Christopher Virgilio XOXO
Josephine Bricker
May 11, 2010
Dear Cousins,
I was so sorry to hear of Jules' passing. I fondly remember summer picnics at Mineral Beach with all. He has indeed left a wonderful legacy to everyone.
Cousin Josephine Bricker(Aunt Jennie's daughter)
Sandy Linz
May 11, 2010
Tony and family,
I was so sorry to hear that Jule's has passed. Growing up on Orangewood I got to know your family, and remember how wonderful they all were.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers...along with sending my deepest sympathy......
May all the happy memories comfort you at this time....
Sandy Lombardi Linz
Jesaca M.
May 11, 2010
I just heard the sad news this morning. Please know you have my deepest condolences. Jules was a great man, and he will be missed.
Alan Byers
May 11, 2010
Louis, Kimberly,Tracey,& Julie, you have my deepest sympathy, take Care, Uncle Alan, Lakeland, Fl
Elaine Salamacha
May 11, 2010
Dear Troiani Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jules' death. My memories of him go back to our childhood in Pittsburgh. He was always so much fun and my brother Howard and I loved staying at "Aunt Jay's" home with him, Renny, and his family during a few weeks most summers.
I saw him last at Louise's son's wedding years ago when I was visiting Pittsburgh. I was hoping to see him at cousin Marino's in Arizona a few years ago, but he wasn't able to come. Although my life took me to California almost 50 years ago, I never forgot the warmth and love that was extended to us at his parent's home during our growing-up years and the great times we had with him and his siblings there.
We send our deepest sympathy to all of his family and know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Elaine Salamacha (Aunt Jennie's daughter) Huntington Beach, California
Larry Z
May 11, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Mr. Troiani and Papa J's in Carnegie hold a special place in my family's history for many good reasons left unsaid.
Linda L Phillips
May 11, 2010
Dear Special Friend and Family
My heart is with you on this day! Please know that I am with you. Jul is a remarkable spirit and will be with us always.
With all of my love, prayers, and blessings
Linda Phillips (your best friend)
Jack and Diane Ritchie
May 11, 2010
Dear Jackie and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Jules will always have a special place in our hearts. I worked for Jules back in the early days of the Landmark. He demonstrated his care and concern for both of us in so many ways. We will always remember Jules with great love and affection. We feel so blessed to have known him.
Much Love,
May 10, 2010
Dear Jackie & Family,
We're out of town & just heard of your loss. We wish we could be with you, but we'll keep you in our prayers.
Love, Dan & Marsha Hood
Carole Miller Weber
May 10, 2010
Dear Jackie, I was so saddened to hear of your loss, and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
David Byers
May 10, 2010
Louis,Kim,Tracy,And Jules...you are in our prayers.So Sorry for your loss.Love you guys.
David + Christy Byers
May 10, 2010
It is with great sorrow that we write this message. Jules was a great man and a great friend. We will always cherish the memories that we shared as our families grew up. We extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences to Jacqueline and family. Jules memory will always be with us.
Love, Gina & Mario Iacobelli and Family, (Toronto)
May 10, 2010
Dear Troiani Family, I have known Julio for the past twenty or so years. He was a true man among men, thoughtful, courteous, honorable and loyal to those he cared for. He and I had a special understanding and I will always have a place in my heart and mind for Jules. Howard Eisner
Tim Sullivan
May 10, 2010
The world has lost a truly special man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Erica & Santino Bellisario
May 10, 2010
Dear Jackie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of Jules will always be of him celebrating surrounded by loving family and friends. Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Erica, Santino, Alessia, Martina and Luca
Arnett & Jeff Mull
May 10, 2010
Jackie, Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jules was a very special man. He had the gift to touch you with an abundance of warmth upon acquaintance. How thankful we are to have had the opportunity to share in his memories. May God continue to bless you and your family. Fondly, Arnett and Jeff Mull
Markos Xenakis
May 10, 2010
He was person that was very passionate and really believed in what he was doing in his life's work. He had a great love for life, a great love for all those around him.
May 10, 2010
Jackie my children were so upset when I told
them. Jules was so extra nice to my girls.
He did a pizza party for their birthday. He always
had kind words to say to them. His passing
truely is a loss. Hugs The Snyder Family
May 9, 2010
Jackie and Family,
We are so sorry.
Jane and Arnie
May 9, 2010
Our deepest sympathy,
"Your Red Arrow Lodge family"
Cindy Babish-Schultz
May 9, 2010
I am very sorry to read of Jules passing in the PG. What a wonderful man and family you all are! My mother loved all of you from the first day that you opened Papa J's in Carnegie. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you always remember him in your heart. Love, Cindy (Woods) Babish-Schultz - Carnegie, PA
May 9, 2010
Dear Jackie and family,
There are few people in your life who were so special that you never really feel they have passed. Jules will always be present in our memories, although we have to remind ourselves that he is not still around.
"Robert Burgess and family"
Anna & Lidio Mancuso
May 9, 2010
Dear Jackie & family, all of us were so saddened to hear of Jules passing. We will miss him and always cherish the memory of the times we spent together. Our thoughts and love are with you, Anna & Lidio; Christina, Elizabeth and Victoria Mancuso
May 9, 2010
Hello Troiani Family
What wonderful memories the Pilot House
has for the Fox Smith Yeager family.
We docked the houseboat on the Pilot House. Julius helped always.
A great man full of enthusiasm.
God Bless your family,
Marie Yeager Smith, North Strabane Twp.
May 9, 2010
We love you Pops.
Ella, Julius and Benjamin
Katherine Senko
May 9, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 9, 2010
Dear Jackie and family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Jules. He was a lovely, gracious gentleman to all of your old school mates and we loved him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, Patty & Bill Rains
Ariana Driscoll
May 9, 2010
God Bless you Uncle Jul - you will be in our hearts forever.
Love, Ariana and Cheryl Lynn
Ariana Driscoll
May 9, 2010
i love you uncle Jul you will be in my heart forever
Bob Main
May 9, 2010
To Jackie and Family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Julius. He was very courageous in his battle. He was one of the smartest men I know and probably will ever know. My thoughts and prayers are with you. One thing is for sure, he will always be with you in everything you do.
Bob Main
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