Name: Visitation for Raffaele Botti
Start: 2026-02-04T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-02-04T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Alfieri Funeral Home Inc. (201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA, 15148)

Raffaele "Ralph" Botti, of Jeannette, peacefully passed on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at 78. Ralph was the beloved husband and companion of Corinne "Cookie" (Pecoraro) Botti. He was the loving father of Vincent (Beth Ann) and Anthony Botti. Proud grandfather of Michael, Gianna, Marissa, Isabella, and Vincenzo. Ralph was preceded in passing by his parents, William "Sarge" and Maria (Cerrati) Botti, and brother, Joe (surviving wife Lynne) Botti. Ralph is also survived by his brother-in-law, Joe (Candy) Pecoraro. He was the special uncle of Stacy (Gary), Lori, Michelle (Justin), and Joe (Shelly). He was the great-uncle of Haley, Jillian, Lauren, Lexie, and Jackson. Ralph was a proud Pitt graduate. He worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (formerly the Pittsburgh Press) and later as a bus driver for the Penn-Trafford School District. Ralph loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, and from 2 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at ALFIERI FUNERAL HOME INC., 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148, 412-824-4332. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Wilmerding. Ralph will be laid to rest at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.

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Published by Tribune Review on Feb. 4, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Raffaele Botti

9 Entries

Garrett Reid

February 7, 2026

I had the pleasure of working with Ralph as a bus driver for several years. He was a great guy! Sending my condolences to all who knew and loved him.

Pam Saxon

February 6, 2026

"Taste this tomato juice" thought it was going to taste great...it was rancid! One of many wonderful memories of this man. I had the pleasure of knowing him and the whole family who I think about quite often. I will always cherish the memories that I have during the time working at the steakhouse. Vince and Anthony my heart goes out to you, I know how it feels to lose a father. Michelle and Joey I am sorry for your loss also. Unfortunately I found out after the fact in both in cases. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Your friend,
Pam Saxon

Dan Zanarini

February 5, 2026

Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends. May his memory be a blessing and the perpetual light shine upon him. Dan and Diane Zanarini

GARY & DIANE WOLFE

February 5, 2026

PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES -- OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL! GARY & DIANE WOLFE

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Sallie whyte

February 3, 2026

To Ralph´s children and grandchildren. You gave him such joy and light. He beamed whenever he spoke of you and your accomplishments. May you carry and remember that kind of rare love always Sallie a fellow bus driver

Sara McDermott

February 3, 2026

Dear Cookie, Joe, Candy, Stacy Gary Lori and haley,
My heart is broken for you all. For me too and his co workers and little kids on his bus that he loved so much!
I gave him a hug before I left PA and I´m so grateful to have been able to see him one last time. He stopped in to drop off his waiver. He and John were funny together driving buses ... such fond memories I have of both of them!
Love to you all,
Sara

John Critzer

February 2, 2026

Ralph was a dedicated employee and always had a smile. He will be missed at First Student. Praying for comfort for the family.