Emil S. Grazioli

2021 - 2021

Emil S. Grazioli, 83, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021. A lifelong resident of Sewickley, he was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Mary (Bodine) Grazioli; brother and sister in-law, John and Helen Grazioli; and two nieces, JoAnn and Mary Alice Grazioli. Emil is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet (Hegner) Grazioli; two daughters and sons-in law, Karin (Joe) Masterani, of Sewickley, and Lesley (Robert) Minton, of Willoughby, Ohio. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Gino Masterani and Hannah and Kate Minton. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law and two brother in-laws, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Emil served in the Navy Reserves for eight years, was a life member of Cochran Hose Company (Sewickley Fire Department) and the former fire chief until his retirement in 2002. He was a lifelong parishioner of Saint James Church (Divine Redeemer Parish) and an usher as well as a member of the Allegheny County Fire Chiefs Association, Sewickley Post No. 4 American Legion and Aliquippa Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1221. Viewing was at COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, (702 Beaver St., Sewickley) Thursday, May 13, 2021, and Friday, May 14. A funeral took place Saturday, May 15, at Divine Redeemer Parish (Saint James Church) with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Emil's memory to Cochran Hose Co., 601 Thorn St., Sewickley or Divine Redeemer Parish (St. James Church) 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, or AHN Healthcare at Home Hospices,500 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086.