Enrico R. Roncace

Enrico R. Roncace, 89, of Houston, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2014, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.He was born October 10, 1924, in Amatrice, Provenzia de L'Aquilla, Italy, a son of Domenico and Julia Gentile Roncace.Mr. Roncace served with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and, prior to his retirement in 1985, was employed as an engineer at the former RCA plants in Canonsburg and Meadow Lands. He lived in Houston since 1947, was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Meadow Lands and American Legion Post 902 in Houston.On October 17, 1953, he married Beatrice F. Arnone, who survives.Also surviving are three daughters, Deborah (Dave) Roncace of Muse, Marian Roncace of Canonsburg and Susan Roncace of Las Vegas, Nev.; two sons, Robert (Elizabeth) Roncace of Ashburn, Va., and James (Beth) Roncace of Murrysville; two grandchildren, Corwin and Evan Roncace; three brothers, Ezio (Anna) Roncace of Donora, John (Dorothy) Roncace of Albrightown and Emilio (Betty Lou) Roncace of Cherry Hill, N.J.; a sister, Mary Graham of California state; and several nieces and nephews.Deceased, in addition to his parents, are a granddaughter, Julia Roncace, who died in infancy, and two sisters, Nora Ciliberti and Auquilina Roncace, who died in infancy.At the request of Mr. Roncace, there will be no public visitation. Private family visitation and blessing services with the Rev. Carmen A. D'Amico, pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, officiating, will be held at Salandra Funeral Service Inc. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Salandra Funeral Service Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. To view or extend condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.