Monsignor John A. Regoli, 87, a retired priest in the Diocese of Greensburg, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at St. Anne Home in Greensburg. He was born Oct. 22, 1935, in New Kensington, a son of the late Bruno and Louise (Rivi) Regoli.He is survived by his siblings, Mary Louise Ostrosky, Bruno Jr., Robert, Francis, (Joseph deceased) and Nicholas; five nieces; five nephews; and one great-nephew. He was ordained a priest on May 21, 1961. He served at St. John the Baptist, Scottdale; Seton Hill College, Greensburg; Holy Family, Latrobe; St. Matthew, Saltsburg; St. Mary, Yatesboro, and its mission St. Gabriel, Nu Mine; St. Barbara, Harrison City; St. Therese, Uniontown; Holy Family, West Newton; and St. Charles Borromeo, Sutersville. In 2005, he was named Prelate of Honor to His Holiness, the second-highest rank of Monsignor. The funeral Mass was celebrated Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the Christ Our Shepherd Center, with Bishop Larry Kulick as the celebrant and homilist. Interment followed in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery in the Priest Section. McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Third Ave., Derry was in charge of arrangements. online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com. The Regoli family knew John as the patriarch of the family. He was the calming presence that helped everyone navigate life's twists and turns. As the rock of the family, his mission was to take care of everyone; a big heart and a never-ending mission to look after those he loved so dearly. As a devout man of the Catholic faith, John was well-respected by family, friends and parishioners. He was known for his short, sweet and profound homilies. He enjoyed spending time walking, golfing, skiing and riding water slides. A simple man who truly knew what was important in life: family!

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Published by Tribune Review from May 20 to May 21, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for John Regoli

10 Entries

Jo-Marie (Boggio) Harvey

July 28, 2023

I was just a teenager when Monsignor Revolution was a priest at St Mary´s in Yatesboro. He was just a priest then. But he was loved so much by the kids and adults of the parish. Rest in peace Monsignor Regoli. Your with God now. To your family you have my deepest sympathies.

Rose (Delligatti) Brophy

May 28, 2023

I was just a young girl in my early teens when he was a priest at St Johns in Scottdale. He was so well loved such a nice person. He was a priest that left a lasting impression. I have never forgot him. R.I.P. dear soul God has welcomed you home.

Father Dennis A Bogusz

May 22, 2023

Archbishop Sheen said that a priest and his ministry should be summed up in three words KINDNESS KINDNESS KINDNESS. That was Monsignor Regoli. Rest in peace,John Fr. Dennis A. Bogusz

Linda Delia

May 21, 2023

Fr. John was our chaplain at Seton Hill College from 1965-69; he arrived with our class when we were freshmen and was transferred to a parish a month after we graduated, so we made him an honorary member of The Class of `69. Father was an incredibly humble, kind, genuine, caring soul, always with a smile, and afriendly, thoughtful, encouraging, and comforting word for all of us. He came back to campus for several of our class reunions, and celebrated the Mass for our 50th reunion in 2019. He left us with indelible memories, and while we mourn his passing, we know he is still watching over us from his place in Heaven. Rest in peace, dear Father John!

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May 20, 2023

Robert Tylka & Family

May 20, 2023

Father Regoli began his priesthood at my home parish of Saint John the Baptist in Scottdale. He was a very young, vibrant, compassionate, soft spoken servant of God. I was only 4 or 5 years old, but I distinctly recall when the welcome event was held in our social hall as he began his service. He was so well loved and admired by all the parishioners!
May God richly bless him, may he find reward and rest, and may Gods perpetual light shine upon him as he experiences the beauty and magnificence of Heaven!

Arleen Hitchins

May 20, 2023

I worked in the office at St Charles Church in sutersville. We just loved him. I got to go to the ceremony when he became a Monsignor . He did not want us to call him Monsignor so my family called him Monsignor Father John!!! We loved him dearly! Rest In Peace Monsignor Father John We love you and have missed you since you left St. Charles in Sutersville

Roberta Nell Dugger Prinkey

May 20, 2023

He was a great person! He gave me my first communion.

Michael J. Cartwright

May 20, 2023

Father John was greatly loved at St Barbara's in Harrison City. Some folks wept when they found out he was leaving us. He was a good man. Peace be with you Father.

Nancy Premoshis

May 20, 2023

Joe and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Nancy

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