Obituaries
June 2, 2020

Matthew DiGiorgio – Glassport

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Matthew DiGiorgio, 88, of Glassport, died at the home of his daughter, Diane, on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born on March 24, 1932, and is the son of the late Joseph and Adeline Cannelli DiGiorgio. Matthew served in the Army during the Korean War, then worked as a produce manager for several grocery stores until he retired. He is survived by his children, Mark (Tammy) DiGiorgio of North Huntingdon, Diane (Tim) Drnevich of North Huntingdon and David DiGiorgio of Westminster, Colo.; granddaughters, Gina (Stephen) Goodwill, Jazmine DiGiorgio and Kera DiGiorgio; sisters, Carmella Ferraro and Norma Reza; along with nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dora Jones; and three brothers, Gennaro, Joseph and Carl DiGiorgio. The family would like to thank Allegheny Health Network Hospice Care, especially Nurse Alane, for her compassionate care of their father. Family and friends were received at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Monday, June 1, 2020. Services were held Tuesday, June 2, 2020, and burial followed. To share a memory or condolence, please visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

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