Obituaries
January 31, 2020

Randall C. ‘Randy’ Coccari – Monessen

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Randall C. ‘Randy’ Coccari
Monessen
Randall C. “Randy” Coccari, 72, of Monessen, died at home Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 13, 1947, in North Charleroi, the son of the late Joseph C. and Marie Jane Usher Coccari. Randy was a life-long resident of Monessen and a 1965 graduate of Monessen High School. He went on to attain his master’s degree in business from California University. Prior to becoming disabled, he was the manager of Port Royal Village. Randy was a born-again Christian and dedicated is life to the Lord. He is survived by two daughters, Jodi Coccari and Kim (Michael) Egidi, both of Monessen; a son, Chris (Heidi) Coccari of Rostraver Township; a sister, Judy (Michael) Zamiska of Algonquin, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Zachary, Megan, and Dominic Egidi, Mathew, Gaven and Leah Childs, Anthony Coccari and Morgan; three great-grandchildren, George, Aizlynn and Rayne; and by his nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Lee Williams Coccari; a grandson, Jared Coccari; and a great-granddaughter, Remi. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Coltura officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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