Josephine Bruni, 96, of Monongahela, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born June 22, 1920 in Monongahela, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna Passarello Vigliotti.
Josephine was a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish (St. Anthony's Church) of Monongahela. She was an excellent seamstress and for numerous years, did alterations for many people throughout the Mon Valley and surrounding areas. Josephine was always dressed impeccably and would never be caught without her high heels on. She thought very highly of the city of Monongahela and often referred to it as the best little town in the country!
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy and husband Carl LaFronte of Bethel Park, Donna DiPaola of Monongahela; son, Charles A. Bruni of Monongahela; three grandchildren, Christopher and wife Donna LaFronte, Len and wife Beth Ellyn DiPaola, Michelle and husband Daniel Greaves; two great granddaughters, Giana and Adalina.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles Bruni, who died on December 16, 1979; two sisters, Jane Cirella and Ann Trasatti; two brothers, Sam and Ralph Vigliotti.
Friends will be received on Thursday, February 23, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where a blessing service will be held on Friday, February 24 at 12:00 PM with the Rev. William Terza officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
The family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.