Brigitte Polinski Lazzari – Monessen
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August 31, 2023

Brigitte Polinski Lazzari – Monessen

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Brigitte Polinski Lazzari, 78, of Monessen, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 30, 2023. Brigitte was born on Feb. 14, 1945, in Germany. Christian by faith, Brigitte was a member of First Christian Church in Charleroi. She was an avid card player and was in numerous card clubs, enjoyed going to the casino and playing her computer games. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, David Lazzari of Monessen; her daughters, Pamela Rice of Belle Vernon and Tammy (Rich) Monack of Charleroi; her grandchildren, Corey Polinski of Charleroi, Lauren (Kyle) Helderman of Monessen, Ashley (Dakota Santo) Rice of Roscoe and Patrick Rice of Belle Vernon; her great-grandchildren, Ethan, Garrett and Colin Santo of Roscoe and Kyson Helderman of Monessen; Brigitte’s sister, Gladys (Chris) Rabinski of New Jersey; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Brigitte was preceded in death by her husband, John Polinski; her sisters, Helga and Karol; and her brother, Alfred. There will be no public visitation per Brigitte’s request. Arrangements have been entrusted to HOGAN- MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME at 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com.

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