Rosalie N. ‘Honey’ Affinito – Monongahela
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August 27, 2022

Rosalie N. ‘Honey’ Affinito – Monongahela

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Funeral services were held for Rosalie N. “Honey” Affinito, 85, of Monongahela, who passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. She was born March 6, 1937, in Monongahela. Rosalie is the daughter of Bernard and Jennie Destefon Affinito. Rosalie graduated from Monongahela High School in 1955 and went on to become a branch manager at Mellon Bank, working at multiple branches around the Valley until her retirement in 1989. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (formerly St. Anthony Church) in Monongahela and had a love for her prayer books and the Rosary. Rosalie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She was a fan of watching and following her great-nieces and great-nephews through all their activities, such as sports and dance. She was also a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. Rosalie is survived by her sisters, Jeannene Affinito and Bernadette (Joel) Kramer of Monongahela; brothers, Bernard (Billreda) Affinito of Dresden, Ohio, and Mark (Kathy) Affinito of Monongahela; several nieces and nephews, Mark Affinito, Jennie (Terrell) Affinito, Dominick (Christina) Affinito, Anthony Affinito, Michael (Emily) Affinito, Christine (Brian) Wagner, Patrick (Donna) Kramer and Timmy Kramer; great-nieces and great-nephews, Audrina and Averee Satterfield; and Jared (Cheyenne) Kramer, Matthew and Elizabeth Wagner and Leah (Shawn) Scheponik, all whom she loved very dearly. Interment was held in Monongahela Cemetery. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, was in charge of the arrangements.  Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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