Mickalina (Sparacino) Harris

Mickalina Harris, 96, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in Canonsburg, with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 2, 1926 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Salvator and Rosalie (Cefalu) Sparacino. She was a member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, Former St. Cajetan Rosary Altar Society and Christian Mothers. She was also a member of Italian-American Heritage Society and a 1944 Graduate of Monessen High School. An avid card player, Mickey enjoyed the company of her card club friends who are still playing well into their 90's. Some of her fondest memories were of dancing with her husband and friends. She is survived by her, two daughters, Carol Cocciolone of Rostraver Twp., Michele (John) Conley of Canonsburg; granddaughter, Marissa (Adam) Cocciolone Nowak of Mt Lebanon; three grandsons, Jason Conley of Mt Lebanon, Justin Conley of Mt Lebanon and Dr. Anthony "AJ" Cocciolone, Jr. of Greensburg; great-granddaughter, Leah Dannielle Nowak; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband Wilbur with whom she would have celebrated their 73rd aniversary; Five Brothers, Anthony, Salvator, Dominick, Vincent "Sputzy" and Jack Sparacino; three sisters, Eloise Baranowski, Ann LaBarbero and Vincetta Randazza; son-in-law, Dr. Anthony Cocciolone. Friends will be received Sunday, June 25 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Avenue, Monessen. Services will be held on Monday, June 26, beginning with a Blessing service at 9:30 am followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass at Epiphany of our Lord Church, with Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Entombment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum, Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com. Belle Vernon Rotary will be having a service on Sunday at 4:30 pm.