Gary D. Margoni – Monongahela
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March 4, 2022

Gary D. Margoni – Monongahela

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Gary D. Margoni, 65, of Monongahela, passed away on March 2, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Gary was born Nov. 13, 1956, in New Eagle and was the son of the late Ricardo and Mary Yustince Margoni. A 1975 graduate of Ringgold High School, he worked as a brick layer for local union No. 9 until his retirement and then enjoyed spending his winters in Florida and volunteered his time delivering Meals on Wheels. An avid Harley rider, Gary could always be found either working on or riding one of his many antique bikes. He was a member of the Antique Motorcycle Builders Association, the Pan Head Club and was an administrator and member of the Hydraglide Owners Group. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Trish Ryan of Elizabeth; two daughters, Erica Ostrander (Justin Conner) of New Castle and Natasha Ostrander of Oakdale; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Susan Margoni of Washington, Pa.; a niece, Alyson (John) Killian of Mosley, Va.; and a great-niece and great-nephew, Gianna and Maxwell Killian. Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022. Friends and family are asked to meet at Monongahela Cemetery Chapel on Monday, March 7, 2022, for funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Monongahela Senior Center (Meals on Wheels), 102 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063. Condolences can be made for Gary online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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