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1931

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2023

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Leonard Paletta Obituary

Leonard "Skeets" Paletta passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at the age of 92. Born March 26, 1931, to Mickey and Josephine Paletta, he was preceded in passing by Mildred, his loving wife of 60 years; and Beth Ann, his beloved daughter. He is survived by his son, Michael (Rosanna); and his grandchildren, Michael, Anthony and Catherine. Prior to his retirement, he served as executive director for the Westmoreland County Housing Authority for 33 years. He was an original board member of the Westmoreland County Community College, and served as president of the Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities. He was a lifelong parishioner of Mt. St. Peter Church. He loved his family, his faith, politics, Steelers football, and most of all, New Kensington. A funeral Mass celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. Everyone please go directly to the church. Entombment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Arrangements were entrusted to the GIUNTA-BERTUCCI FUNERAL HOME INC., 1509 Fifth Ave., Arnold, PA 15068, JohnPaul Bertucci, owner/supervisor. To leave online condolences, visit www.giunta-bertucci.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Nov. 27, 2023.

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Steve Bucklew

December 7, 2023

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Paletta, I was looking forward to seeing him at the Annual HARIE Christmas party. My condolences to his family.

Joseph M Hohman

November 29, 2023

My deepest condolences to Skeet´s family! He was a great man who contributed much and served others! RIP my friend!

Tony DeFilippo

November 28, 2023

Thank you for all the help and advice over many years and the good times at PAHRA.

Tony D

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Joe / Donna Kohut

November 27, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paletta family..He was loved and will be missed.

Gary Lucas & Anne Marie Ficco

November 27, 2023

Uncle Skeets was such a positive fun uncle when we were growing up. He also was such a kind and sweet brother in law to Clement and Mary Lucas. Praying for the family at this sad time of loss of a kind man.

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Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church

100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA

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