Obituaries
April 20, 2023

‘E.J.’ Ernest J. ‘Sonny’ Viviani Jr. – Washington, Pa., formerly Long Branch

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“E.J.” Ernest J. “Sonny” Viviani Jr., 69, of Washington, Pa., formerly of Long Branch, Pa., died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He was born Tuesday, July 21, 1953, in New Eagle, Pa., a son of Ernest J. Viviani Sr. and Catherine Benny Viviani. Sonny was a self-employed professional window washer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathleen Viviani and his second wife, Dana Kelly. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Roscoe Engle of Houston, Pa., and Ryan (Carrie) Viviani of Lockhaven, Pa.; sister, Ernestine Bush of Monongahela, Pa.; brother and sister-in-law, Terry and Nancy Jean Viviani of Long Branch, Pa.; and sister, Kathy Viviani (Eric Rossi) of Long Branch, Pa. Also surviving are five grandchildren, McKenzie Engle, Jarrod Engle, Logan Engle, Catherina Viviani and Brooklyn Viviani; one nephew and three nieces. Following Sonny’s request, there will be no funeral services or visitation. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MARISCOTTI FUNERAL HOME INC., Anthony N. Mariscotti, Supervisor, 323 Fourth St., California, Pa.

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