Jesse Eugene Sala, 21, died unexpectedly Monday, June 10, 2024. He was born August 17, 2002, in Barberena Santa Rosa Guatemala, the son of John E. Sala, Jr. and fiancee, Gami-Lou Beli of New Eagle and Jackie DeBlassio Sala of Long Branch.

Jesse graduated with honors from Ringgold High School in 2021. He cherished his Dairy Queen crew in Charleroi.

Jesse was currently a rising senior at Robert Morris University and was more than a shining star and remarkable individual who made an incredible impact on the campus community.

He demonstrated unparalleled dedication to his studies and his campus leadership roles. Jesse served as the President of the Residence Hall Association, Vice President of the Class of 2025, and Lead Community Advisor with the Office of Residence Life. He was an active member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Association of Future Accountants, National Society of Leadership and Success, and the RMU Honors Program.

Words are truly hard to find, but all those touched by Jesse know that he is one of a kind.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Lesly V. Sala and brother, Nathan L. Sala; paternal grandmother, Monica Sala; maternal grandparents, Johnetta and Dr. Joseph DeBlassio; bonus grandparents, John and Anne Olexik; uncle and aunt, Donald M. and Denise Cortese, cousins, Francesca Cortese, Donny and Aimee Trunzo and their families; aunt and uncle, Jeanene and Mark Marsico, cousins, Isabella and Anna Marsico; aunt and uncle, Jodi and Steve Dusi, cousins, Gabby and Gianna; uncle, Joe DeBlassio, cousin, Joseph Jayden DeBlassio.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John E. and Ruth M. Sala.

Friends will be received Friday, June 14, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, 427 W Main Street, Monongahela. Funeral prayers will be recited on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela with the Revs. Kevin Dominik and Thomas Kadlick co-celebrating. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela.