Bruna D. Graziotto age 91 of Lawrence died Thursday March 8, 2012 in Consulate Health Care, Canonsburg, following an extended illness. She was born December 19, 1920 in Colver Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Pietro and Brigida Briselli. Mrs. Graziotto lived most of her life in Lawrence where she had been a member of the former St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church and since its closing attended St. Benedict the Abbot in McMurray. She was a graduate of Cecil High School. Prior to her retirement she had been employed for many years at Mayview State Hospital as Recreational Director. On September 2, 1939 she married Geno Graziotto who survives. Also surviving are a son, Peter (Gerry) Graziotto of McMurray, a daughter in law Joan Graziotto of Lawrence, a brother Leonard (Mary Ann) Briselli of Canonsburg eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, a great great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are her son Ronald Graziotto who died December 13, 2011, three brothers; Batista, Secondo and Vincent Briselli and a sister, Olivia Adair.
Friends are welcome from 5-8pm Friday March 9, 2012 in Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where departing prayers will be said at 11:15am Saturday March 10, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon in St. Benedict the Abbot Roman Catholic Church, McMurray with reverend Robert M. Miller, pastor as celebrant. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Twp. To leave or view condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com