Eva Schachte

Eva (Ferazzi) Schachte, 93, of Lower Burrell, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. She was born in Greensburg to the late Angelo and Giussepina Ferazzi. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard D. Schachte; sisters, Louisa Ferazzi, May Ferazzi, Iolanda Ferazzi, Rose (Louis) Tarasky and Virgina (Arthur) Scalzitti; brothers, Peter Ferazzi and Paul (Florence) Ferazzi; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Schachte. Eva was a registered nurse for over 40 years, retiring from Citizens General Hospital in New Kensington. She was a longtime member of St. Margaret Mary Church. She quietly supported many organizations and families in need that became part of her life. Eva adored and enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You would remember Eva by receiving a little white cross and her message that "Jesus died on the cross for you, he rose again from the dead and if you invite him into your heart you will live with him forever." Upon leaving her company she would tell you "I don't like you. I Love You! She is survived by her four sons, Richard (Donna) Schachte, of New Kensington, Aaron (Christine) Schachte, of Derry, Charles (Tanya) Schachte, of Allegheny Township, and Alban Schachte, of Montgomery, Ala.; her adored grandchildren, Amanda Schachte, Sarah (Benjamin) Moore, Elizabeth Schachte, Matthew Schachte, Dustin Schachte, Vanessa (Michael) Blake, Charles Schachte, II, Haylie Schachte, Samuel Schachte, Jacob Schachte, Adam Schachte and Joshua Schachte; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Parker Moore and Angelo and Christina Blake; her sister-in-law, Nancy Ferazzi; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the FRANK F. GIGLER FUNERAL HOME INC., 2877 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Margaret Mary Church, 3055 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell. Everyone please meet at the church. Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, 179 Greensburg-Donahoe Station Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. The family would like express a special thank-you to the Sister's of Bishop Morrow Care Home in Leechburg who compassionately cared for Eva for the past four years. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Eva's name to Bishop Morrow Care Home, 118 Park Road, Leechburg, PA 15656. www.giglerfuneralhome.com.