DOROTHY J. MATTESI
DOROTHY J. MATTESI
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Age 93, formerly of East liberty, passed peacefully on March 23, 2019 with her family by her side. Beloved daughter of the late James and Angelina (Smyrnioudis) Petropulos; cherished mother of Frank (Beverly Ware), Nancy and Peter (Patricia); dear sister of the late George and Peter Petropulos and Mary Petraglia; adoring grandmother of George Mattesi (Diane), Vincent, Nicholas and Dominic Vecchio and Michael (Jenni) and Michelle Repcik; treasured great-grandmother, aunt and friend of many. Friends received Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 2 p.m. until the 4 p.m. Memorial Service at BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC., 600 Dunster St., Pgh., PA 15226 In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Baptist Homes: Employee Appreciation Fund, 489 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pgh., PA 15234. In acknowledgment of their LOVING care of our mother are suggested 412-343-1506 or Ballfc.com
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Kathryn Petraglia-Auen
March 27, 2019
Dear cousins, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this moment. Dorothy was a genuine and kind hearted individual, she was pure of heart and had a loving spirit. She touched the lives of those around her and she will be missed... Love, Kathryn Petraglia-Auen
Susan Forsyth
March 26, 2019
So sorry to hear this news. What a BEAUTIFUL person Dorothy was and what an honor it was to know her....Loved seeing her smile every day. Always so pleasant and kind...especially to those she ate with. She had so much compassion.
It was a pleasure and she will be missed.
March 26, 2019
We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of seeing our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
larry Petropulos
March 26, 2019
Dorothy will forever be in my heart. One of the kindest and loving person. Dorothy was
the best of the best. She loved her family unconditionally and was loved by all that knew her.
Always in my heart, I have wonderful memories of her and her family.
All my love to her family.
Larry P.
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March 26, 2019
May all in the family find some peace comfort and hope to cope with the death of their loved one. PJW
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