Patsy J. Denti, 102, formerly of Monessen, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center.He was born in Newell on April 29, 1909, the son of the late Anthony and Nicolena (Barbarula) Denti. Mr. Denti resided in Monessen for 93 years before moving to Bethel Park to live with his son and daughter-in-law.He was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church and its Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus # 954, Sons of Italy, and the Italian Society of Mutual Aid. He retired with 50 years of service from the Monessen Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, having worked in the fabric department and the blooming mill.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary D. (Altemara) Denti, whom he loved to dance with to the sounds of the Guy Lombardo and Glenn Miller bandsHe is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph P. and Sandra (Machusko) Denti of Bethel Park, a grandson, Capt. Joseph R. Denti and Amanda Bowles of Burke, VA, a granddaughter, Suzanne M. and Jarod Stragand of Moon Twp, three great grandsons, Joseph Nicholas Denti, Lucas Joseph and Jack David Stragand, and by nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters.Friends will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Avenue Monessen, (724-684-8750). Services will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012, beginning with a 9:30 am Blessing in the funeral home, followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord R. C. Church. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery Mausoleum.The Knights of Columbus #954 will conduct a prayer service on Friday at 7:00 pm in the funeral home.Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.
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