Obituaries
February 15, 2019

Carmella M. Pezzino Long – Pittsburgh

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Carmella M. Pezzino Long, 98, of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born May 13, 1920, in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Calogero and Antonietta Pezzino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, George P. Long of Pittsburgh; and two sons, George P. Long Jr. and Paul Long of Pittsburgh; two sisters, Angelina Palombia and Genevie Prosperi; and two brothers, Anthony Pezzino and Cono Pezzino. She is survived by four grandchildren, George P. Long III of Pittsburgh, Jason A. Long of Fairfax, Va., and Vicki Long and Anthony Long of Lucca, Italy; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, PA 15012, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019. A funeral service and interment will be held in Belle Vernon Cemetery at 10 a.m.  Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vincentian Marian Manor.

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