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Alice Esposto Obituary
Alice Loretta Malley Esposto passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in her home in Avella. She was born August 21, 1926, in North Braddock.
Alice was a 1944 graduate of Scott High School in North Braddock.
She married her high school sweetheart, Dominic Esposto, in 1948 and they moved to Avella in 1949.
Dominic and Alice bought Breezy Heights Tavern in Avella in 1954. Owning and operating Breezy Heights was Alice's lifelong passion. She never forgot a customer and loved greeting everyone with her big smile.
Alice is survived by her children, Richard M. Esposto of Washington, Lauren Goodman of Pittsburgh, and Sally (Randy) McClanahan of Birmingham, Ala. Alice is also survived by seven grandchildren, Alison (Jeremy) Johnson of Marlboro, N.J., Josh (Jessica) Goodman of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Jim (Kari) Esposto of Wilmette, Ill., Daniel Goodman of Kirksville, Mo., Joe Goodman of Pittsburgh, Matt (Lauren) Esposto of Chicago, Ill., and Richard Jr. (Adrienne) Esposto of Boston, Mass.; and nine great-grandchildren, Samantha, Emma, Gabriel, Sydney, Benjamin, Hudson, Hallie, Jack and William. Also surviving are many nieces, a nephew, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Alice was the last of her immediate family. Preceding Alice in death were her parents, Michael Malley and Anna Zajak Malley; siblings, Marge Krzywicki, Mildred Stanks, Mary Edna Brunk, Michael Malley, Jr.; son-in-law, Dr. Richard Goodman; and daughter-in-law, Frances Esposto.
Friends and family will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 29, in the Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home, Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 30, with the Rev. Harry Bielewicz officiating.
Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Avella.
Memorial contributions can be made to West Middletown Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 97, West Middletown, PA 15379, and Avella Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box G, Avella, PA 15312. Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ray & Deb Simpson - Venice, FL
August 28, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Alice will be missed always. Prayers and sympathies to all the family. Never missed a stop at Breezy for some chicken and, if possible, a few words with Alice every time we would come North. RIP ALICE!!!!!
Pamela Pugliano Washington
August 28, 2022
I love you all! Alice is the best!
Philip & Betty Camden
August 26, 2022
One of the nicest people we ever met.
Prayers for the entire family..Rest in Peace
Philip and Betty Camden
Winter Garden Fl.
Kim Andrews
August 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers for the Family...
Sarah and Charles Riggs
August 25, 2022
Our deepest sympathy. Your mom was a really sweet woman
Richard and Sherry LiConti
August 25, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Alice's Family. Alice was a very special neighbor and friend. We will cherish the memories of our visits with Alice at Breezy Heights. May she Rest In Peace.
Mary Ellen Jutca
August 24, 2022
We have lost a very dear friend. I will always cherish Alice and Dom´s gracious hosting at Breezy Heights. Dom´s homemade wine and Alice´s great linguini and meatballs created many family memories. May Alice Rest In Peace.
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