Richard "Rabbits" Dellorso

Richard “Rabbits” Dellorso age 79 of Canonsburg passed away peacefully Wednesday October 10, 2018 in TownView Health and Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg with his loving family by his side. He was born December 14, 1937 in Canonsburg a son of the late James D. and Yolanda Delfine Dellorso. Mr. Dellorso lived his entire life in Canonsburg where he had been a member of St. Patrick Church and now Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Muse for many years. A graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1955, Waynesburg College with a degree in business administration and accounting, and California University where he was instructed in drivers’ education. During summer break from college he worked at the former Forbes Steel Corp., tended bar at the SNPJ and KSKJ Lodges both in Strabane and ran the Summer Programs for Canon-McMillan School District. Rabbits served with the Pennsylvania National Guard and was employed as a teacher, wrestling and football coach with Canon-McMillan School District. He had been employed as a senior field auditor for British Petroleum and prior to that was with Ashland and Standard Oil Company. He had been employed for many years at the Meadows Racetrack in security then for the State of Pennsylvania. Rabbits loved spending time with his grandchildren and his 19 year old dog Maggie Mae.

On November 23, 1963 in Winchester Virginia he married Margaret “Marge” M. Markosky his devoted wife who survives after 55 years of marriage. Also left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved children Angelo (Michele) Dellorso of Mooresville North Carolina, Susan Similo of Canonsburg and Michele Dellorso of Nashville Tenn., a brother Michael (Carol) Dellorso of Aliquippa four grandchildren; Richard D. Similo III, Charles J. Similo, Alyssa and Gabrielle Dellorso and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents are his son Richard Joseph Dellorso who died August 12, 1989 and three brothers, James, Frank and Ferd Dellorso.

Family and friends are welcome from 2pm until 8pm Sunday October 14, 2018 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD Darla Tripoli LFD 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120 where departing prayers will be recited at 9:20 am Monday October 15, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Monday in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Muse with reverend George DeVille as celebrant. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens McMurry. Memorial contributions may be made Alzheimer’s research or to the charity of one’s choice. To view or extended condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com