Dominic J. "Dom" DeCenzo

Dominic J. "Dom" DeCenzo obituary

Dominic J. "Dom" DeCenzo

Dominic DeCenzo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forgie Snyder Funeral Home - East McKeesport on Aug. 31, 2025.

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Dominic "Dom" J. DeCenzo, age 78, of East McKeesport, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born July 3, 1947 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Joseph and Marian (Abate) DeCenzo. Dom was a proud Army veteran that went onto work as a custodian for over 20 years for the Gateway School system. During this time he also owned small businesses in the area. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Joseph DeCenzo Jr. He is survived by his wife of over 40 years Julie A. (Hoover) DeCenzo; daughter Dominique DeCenzo of Pittsburgh and son Christopher Richardson of Pittsburgh; granddaughter Taylee Richardson; brother Richard (Lisa) DeCenzo of East McKeesport; sister JoAnn (Glenn) Noga of McKeesport; and Niece Nina (Thom) Santiago and nephew Nick (Jen) Crystol. Services are private. Private interment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com

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