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VINCENT J. GAROFALO
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VINCENT GAROFALO Obituary
Age 92, of Penn Hills; on May 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Anna (Keller) Garofalo (66 years); loving father of Vincent Garofalo, Steven Garofalo (Debbie), Daniel Garofalo (Karen), Joseph Garofalo (Lisa), John Garofalo, and Gloria Garofalo-Boyle (Sean); brother of Julie Papale and Carmella Paraggio; grandfather of Sheri, Jeff, Matt, Andrew, Kaitlynn, Daniel, Diana, Joe, Vince, Anthony, Antonio, Nicholas, Ana, Mia, Ali; great-grandfather of Enzo, Vincent and Roman. Vincent was an Army Veteran of WWII, a graduate of The University of Pittsburgh, a retired engineer with ALCOSAN, and an avid bocce player. Friends received Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills; Mass of Christian Burial at St. Susanna Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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Dan Miller
May 30, 2019
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to all in the Garofalo family on your recent loss. I could write at length the memories I have of Vince (your husband, your father, your patriarch, and community supporter) and will cherish them all.
Getting to know all of you over the years, I can give first hand testimony to what family meant to him. I recall fondly the days of our PHBBA teams(Lions), sharing a spaghetti meal at your home, seeing him sitting on the front porch on a summer evening or watching the 5k race go past the house each Memorial Day! But what I will always carry with me was that he was a man of faith and thanks. Seeing him weekly at mass kept those memories close for me. I will now wish him peace on his journey home to his Father. To Mrs. G, Steve, Vince, Dan, Joe, John and Gloria may you find comfort in knowing Vince was loved and appreciated by many he came in touch with. I was proud to be one of them.
Respectfully,
Dan Miller
Ray Lamagna
May 28, 2019
My sincere condolences from the Lamagna family on Tunnelview dr. Daniel and I played alot of basketball at your house. Thank you Mr.Garafalo. RIP.
Helen Lamagna Kunsman
May 27, 2019
Dear Garofalo family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss of your father. May God shine upon you in this time of sorrow.
Rick Page and
Helen Lamagna
Eric Trinkle
May 26, 2019
Steve and family , we are sad to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great man and I will always have fond memories of the visits to the Garofalo homestead way back when we were at IUP. May "Mr. G" rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. Take care. Mary and Eric.
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David Korman
May 22, 2019
My condolences on your loss. May the family find solace in memories of better times.
May 20, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3) may your cherished memories continue to bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
May 20, 2019
Although I have never met Vincent Garofalo, but his grandson, Matt Garofalo and I spoke of him often in the context of our shared Italian heritage. My deepest sympathy to all of your family in this time of loss
Dr. Linda Rose Frank
Professor, University of Pittsburgh
Milton Lenhart
May 20, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Garofalo family, I've heard a half a million stories from John and felt like I knew him well though I only saw him a couple of times at the plant. So sorry for your loss.
May 20, 2019
Sorry for your family's loss. In the days ahead, may you find comfort from the God of loyal love and in the promises found in his word.
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