Pascale M. DiFerio Jr.

Pascale (Patsy) Michael DiFerio Jr., born July 21, 1955 and passed away April 2, 2024 at the age of 68. Pascale (Patsy) was a proud veteran of The United States Marine Corps from 1972-1976 and The United States Army 101st Airborne Division from 1976-1986. He was very proud of and valued his service highly, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG) before retiring. Pascale was the son of Pascale (Patsy) Micheal DiFerio and Josephine Antonelli. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh and attended Peabody High School in the neighborhood of East Liberty. He grew up proud of his Italian American Heritage on Larimer Ave, the original Little Italy. He was also a third-generation Mason, a trade his grandson Caleb will proudly continue. He is predeceased by his former wife, Carol A. DiFerio, and survived by their children together, son "Bryan" James Richard (Kimberly) and their children Jonathan (Amanda) and Tristan; daughter Tina Marie Majewski (Ian) and their children Seth, Xavier, and Tianna; daughter CarlenaMary Hoover (James) and their children MaryCarol and Caleb. He is also predeceased by his long-time companion MaryAnn Siamacco (her children, lil Mary and Beth) and his great friend and brother from another mother, Rocco Siamacco, wife Christine, and son Michael. He is survived by his sister, Diana Pusateri (Anthony), and his one and only niece, Angela (Angie). He will be missed by his many friends and loved ones throughout the community, the gang at 42nd Street/the River, and countless others he built relationships with throughout the years (special mention to great friend Heidi for her loving support through some difficult years & Terrell he said "good looking out" if you're seeing this thank you). A service honoring the life of Pascale will be held at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery on April 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Thank you to the Fisher House of Pittsburgh for providing us a loving home away from home. To the wonderful staff at the VA Oakland ICU and the H.J. Heinz Campus Hospice floor, our family is forever grateful for your loving care, kindness, and concern for our father and us. Your attention and anticipation of everyone's needs greatly assisted him with a peaceful transition and gave comfort to all of us. Much love to you all and thank you for all you do and for sacrificing so much time to care for the many veterans and families who pass through your hallway. Special mention to nursing staff H.J. Heinz Campus Hospice Lori, Chris, Sarah, Jeff, Julie, Val, and so many others whose names we sadly didn't get thank you for your hard work and dedication! Thank you, Morvene "Mo," Jamie, Brittany, and all the aides for the many hours of tender loving care and companionship. Thank you, Dr. K, Whitney, and Chaplains Josh, Jill, and Bill, for your counsel and guidance during this time. You all are real heroes!
Professional services entrusted to D'Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; www.dalessandroltd.com.