Kathleen ‘Kathy’ J. Vivio – Monessen
Obituaries
November 2, 2020

Kathleen ‘Kathy’ J. Vivio – Monessen

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Kathleen “Kathy” J. Vivio, 70, of Monessen, died Sunday Nov. 1, 2020, in Magee Womens Hosptial of UPMC, Pittsburgh. She was born on Sept. 5, 1950, in North Charleroi, daughter of the late Hugo “Midge” and Irma Kollar Vivio. Kathy was a 1968 graduate of Monessen High School and received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California. She worked as a counselor in behavior health for SPHS for 35 years. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. All who knew Kathy will always remember her kindness and generosity to her family and friends, and her love of animals. She is survived by her brother, Thomas H. (Anita) Vivio of Youngwood; two nephews, Salvatore and Anthony Vivio of Youngwood; and by numerous cousins. Friends will be received at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. & CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen. Those attending the viewing and services are required to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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