Josephine L. Hart – Monessen
Obituaries
January 26, 2022

Josephine L. Hart – Monessen

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Josephine L. Hart, 85, of Monessen, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Jefferson Hills Manor. She was born on March 3, 1936, in Monessen, the daughter of the late Addio and Lorreta Zugaro Fioridigigli. Josephine was a resident of Monessen all her life and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Surviving are her two sons, William L. Hart Jr. of Belle Vernon, and John Hart of Monessen, with whom she made her home; two daughters, Kathleen “Kathy” (Curt) Zelenski of Charleroi and Carol (Steve) Matinsky of Monessen; four grandchildren, Steven Prentice, Kara Prentice, Erica Matinsky and Stevie Matinsky; three great-grandchildren, Stephen Matinsky, Alexcia Matinsky and Raeonna Zelenski; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald C. Hart; and by two brothers, Rinaldo “Leo” and Edward Fiordigigli. A private family viewing was held in DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. & CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen, followed by a funeral Mass in Epiphany of Our Lord Church with Father Michael J. Crookston officiating. Interment followed in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences accepted at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

 

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