Jennifer "Jan" Racioppi Morgan, 58, of Donora, died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born January 11, 1960 in North Charleroi, the daughter of the late Vincent Edward and Mary Thomas Racioppi.
Jan was a 1978 graduate of Ringgold High School and earned a degree in Fashion Merchandising from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. For over fifteen years, she was a bridal consultant at Formality in Donora. She also was the kitchen manager for several years at Chub's Pub in Donora. Jan was very passionate in her love of arts and was quite the perfectionist down to the last detail when she was designing her creations. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, a fabulous cook and a strong willed woman who revolved her life around her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Angelina and Martina Morgan, both at home; her loving companion, Teddy Ribnicky with whom she shared the past eleven years; brother, Philip "Chilly" Racioppi and his daughter, Mia, of Donora; numerous nieces and nephews; and the father of her daughters, James Morgan.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Antoinette "Tina" Racioppi Roberts and her husband, Mike.
Friends will be received on Monday, July 16, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM with the Rev. William Terza officiating. Committal services and interment will follow in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant Street, 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.