Alfred Colussi Obituary
ALFRED
78, of Bridgeville, on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. A local home builder in the South Hills area for 40 years and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Army. Beloved husband of Sally (Schaffler) Colussi; loving father of Belinda (Stephen) Gerwel of Upper St. Clair and Alfred W. (Karen) Colussi of Upper St. Clair; brother of Nora Carrington, Mary Stopenski and the late Elsa Colussi; grandfather of Stephen, Matthew and Sally Gerwel and Alfred J. Colussi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Saturday morning 10-11:30 am in the THE NEW WARCHOL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, 412-221-3333. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 12 noon in St. Barbara Church. Family suggests memorials to Forbes Hospice, 115 South Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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Ron & Cindy Womer
October 20, 2006
Sally, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ron & I will miss Al and all of his helpful hints about our home and my situation as well. He was an inspiration to me always and I admired his wonderful attitude. We will pray for your strength and that of your family.
Don & Debbie Mooney
October 20, 2006
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Michele Drop
October 20, 2006
Dear Colussi Family
You have my deepest sympathy and Mr. Colussi will be missed very much. Sincerely, Michele Drop
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