Rose Ann Petitto Houdyschell – Belle Vernon

Rose Ann Petitto Houdyschell, 78, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at Mon Valley Hospital. Born Jan. 11, 1942, in North Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Costanza Petitto. Rose Ann was a graduate of Belmar High School and California University. She taught several years at St. Jerome’s School in Charleroi before being the owner/operator of Tedo’s Pizza in Belle Vernon. Later she became an independent Insurance Broker, retiring with her business. She was a life-long member of St. Sebastian Church in Belle Vernon where she also taught CDC Classes. She served on the board of Cedar Hills condominiums and was active in many activities.  Her greatest joy was always her children and later her grandchildren as she would do anything to enjoy the precious moments they could share.  She loved holidays and cooking Pizza for all that wanted to preserve the memories of the past and enjoy life in the moment as “family”.  She will be greatly missed by many friends of all ages for her strength in all aspects of life.  Her giving soul was passed on to all that knew her and will be rightfully nourished in her new life. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jon Eric and Fetnah Houdyschell of Richmond, Va., Jeffrey and Christine Houdyschell of Noblesville, Ind.; daughter, Lisa Kutcy and Mark Lighthall of Belle Vernon; sister, Mary Theresa Lux of Belle Vernon; six grandchildren Ashley Houdyschell, Amber Kutcy, Alyson Houdyschell, Jenna Kutcy, Jake Houdyschell, Kasey Houdyschell; niece, Cathy Philips; nephew, James Michael Lux; and three great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation and celebration of Rose Ann’s life will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC., Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Prayers of Transfer will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home followed by funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Sebastian R.C. Church with the Rev. Joel Boco as celebrant. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Members of St. Sebastian parish will pray the rosary for the departed soul of Rose Ann Houdyschell at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.