Obituaries
October 7, 2024

Ronald Carini – Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP Ronald Carini, 68, of Belle Vernon, Rostraver Township, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Born Dec. 13, 1955, he was the son of the late Reno and Sophie Nogy Carini. A resident of Belle Vernon for the past 60 years, Mr. Carini was Catholic by faith and a retired electrician from Nex Gen. Ron enjoyed his RC planes, shooting targets with his air rifle, working on cars and “piddling” in his garage. He is survived by his wife, Susan Williams Carini to whom he was married 12 years; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Wayne and Marci Williams of Chalfant, Pa., and nephew and niece Tyler and Tori. He is preceded in death by four brothers, Dennis Ray Carini, Norman Carini, Reno V. Carini Jr. and Kenneth Carini; and a sister, Gerry Carini. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183, followed by funeral services at 7:30 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Marton of HOPE Center Church officiating. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome. com.

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