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Paul Crisanti Obituary

Paul Joseph Crisanti, 80, died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at home. Beloved husband of 54 years to Joann P. Crisanti; loving father of John, Charles, Maria and Robert Crisanti and Elizabeth Crisanti Rouse. Proud Pap Pap of nine grandchildren. Brother of Vincent A. Crisanti and Josephine A. Morgan. Father-in-law of John Rouse, Mary Crisanti and Theresa Crisanti. Mr. Crisanti was born and raised in Shadyside and owned and operated Crisanti Produce Company and thereafter, Aaron Produce Company, both located in the Strip District. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at MCCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOMES, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, where funeral will commence at 9 a.m. Thursday, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John Fisher Church, Churchill. The Crisanti family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or Forbes Hospice, 115 South Neville St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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Published by Pittsburgh Tribune Review on Sep. 15, 2008.

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Susan Hill

September 18, 2008

Maria, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. What an interesting and full life, running a business, and all of his other interests. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patty McCauley

September 17, 2008

John, Mary & entire Crisanti family:
We feel as if we know your Dad through you, and send our deepest sympathies to the entire family. John and I were deeply touched by your Dad's passing and know that our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Patty McCauley & John Zucker

Dan McGovern

September 17, 2008

Bob,

Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences at this time of sorrow.

Donna Lee Irwin

September 17, 2008

Dear Mrs.Crisanti & family,

My heart & prayers go out to you! Paul was such a nice person, he always made us smile when he came to the Hillman Cancer Center. One of the good things about working at the center is meeting such wonderful people as Paul, someone who lights up the room just by mentioning his name. May God bless you all and comfort you during this difficult time.

God bless,
Donna Lee
(phlebotomist at Hillman)

katie coyle

September 17, 2008

Maria, I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Alice Shapiro

September 17, 2008

Dear Joann,
I was so sorry to read that your husband had passed away. My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I hope your good memories will help to sustain you in this sad time.
Your Oasis friend,

Nancy (SAVAGE) Gilmore

September 17, 2008

To the Crisanti Family:
Our family lived near you on Graham Blvd. I often visited your home to play with Maria. I have such fond memories. And I still think of you and remember you when I drive past that house.
I remember your father as a kind and quiet man.
May God Bless you all in your sorrow.

Dorothy Sabbio

September 17, 2008

Maria, Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your dad I enjoyed the stories you told about him. My favorite was the time your mom left him at the Wal-mart..My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

lynn cassidy

September 16, 2008

Dear Beth and Family,

We were all so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jim, Lynn and Shannon Cassidy

Laurie Scott

September 16, 2008

Dear Beth and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of time spent with your family. May God bless and keep you all.

Rick Frattura

September 15, 2008

Dear Maria. I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.

Janet MacZura and Peg Zwahlen

September 15, 2008

Dear Maria,

Although Peg and I didn't have the pleasure of meeting your father personally, we enjoyed listening to you regarding your fathers wit. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Andrea Morgan

September 15, 2008

Dear Aunt Joann and all our cousins –
We are so sorry for your loss. And for our loss, too.

Uncle Paul used to crack us up. One of our favorite memories is of the way he just lit up like a boy at Christmas over the snails we’d brought from our California garden for Grandma to cook for a big family dinner. He even made me try one. It was a bit like eating a pencil eraser in tomato sauce. We’re happy he enjoyed them so much.

We're really glad that you were all with him during these last difficult and painful months. It must have been a great comfort to Uncle Paul to have you all so near.

With much love,
Andrea and Tom, Dan and Aida

Linda Boutillette

September 15, 2008

Dear Mrs. Crisanti and family: Paul will be sadly missed at the bank. He was like a member of our staff. I enjoyed his stories and outlook on the financial market. He became a dear friend as well as a client. We will miss him at Rotary as well.

Vince and Diane Rinella

September 15, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We hope you can find comfort in the wonderful memories of the joyful life you lived together. We will remember Joe in our hearts for eturnity.

Rick and Liz Gano

September 15, 2008

Dear John and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I enjoyed the few times that I met your Dad... he was an interesting and fun person, and his legacy and memory proudly live on through you and yours.
Rick & Liz

Jeff Pollock, Esq.

September 15, 2008

Dear Bob:
I was saddened to read of the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences.

Peter Rifugiato

September 15, 2008

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Peter & Abby Rifugiato

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