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Lawrence Saitta

April 18, 1933 - June 24, 2022

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Obituary For Lawrence Saitta

Age 89, of Brighton Heights. Beloved husband of 69 years, 8 months and 14 days to Frances “Tanny” (Kachmar) Saitta. Loving father of Lawrence A. (Mandi) Saitta, James A. (Christine) Saitta and the late Karen Denise Saitta and William P. Saitta, Sr.

Devoted Pappy to Larry, Billy, Jason, Ashley, Melissa, Megan, Hope, Nolan, Corisa and Jacob Saitta. Great-Grandfather to Joey, Gianna, Alexis, Ayden, Eva, Audriaunna, Antonio, Chase, Mila, Hasley, Hannah and Harper.

Survived by his sister, Grace Kolenda and sister-in-law, Stephanie Saitta. Preceded in death by his parents Margaret (Majewski) and Harry A. Saitta, his siblings Joseph, Anthony, Hedy Sgro and Jane Bigelow.

Larry held a special place in his heart for Margorie and David Hickenboth, their daughters, Erica Hickenboth (David) Paul and Laura Hickenboth, Erica and David’s children, as well as his many nieces and nephews.

Larry served in the United States Army as a medic stateside during the Korean War and cared for the POWs returning home to their families. He had a love for airplanes and all things mechanical. Larry was a devoted member and volunteer at St. Francis Xavier/Risen Lord Parish and School in Brighton Heights. “Famous Larry” was also known for his keen ability to solve the weekly riddles in the Green Sheet.

There will be no visitation. All are welcome to attend a mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine Laboure Parish, St. Louise de Marillac Church on Wednesday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m.

Contributions may be made in memory of Larry to the Asbury Foundation Benevolent Fund, 700 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.

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  • June 30, 2022

    Denise Digennaro

    To the Saitta Family, Praying that your hearts find comfort in the memories. Holding you close in thought and prayer during this difficult time.. Denise Saitta Digennaro

  • June 28, 2022

    Robert Downey Jr

    To the Saitta family; please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Saitta. He was such a good man, going back to my being a student with young Larry. And, as an adult when he watched his grandson play basketball at St Sylvester. He never missed a game against us (St. Anne) & we would catch up each time. Mr. Saitta was truly one of the good guys. Bob Downey

  • June 28, 2022

    Mike and Donna Fodi

    Dear Saitta Family, please accept our condolences for the loss of Larry. Mike and Donna Fodi

  • June 27, 2022

    Carol Samosky

    Dear Saitta family.....please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Larry. I remember Larry at every 11:00 am mass at Risen Lord Chruch, he would greet us and tell me "Mass just started." He was funny and caring and loved his Tanny. He will be missed by all who knew him. Carol & John Samosky

  • June 26, 2022

    Marietta (Etta) Kachmar Daher

    Dear Saitta family. My most sincere deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of Larry. He contributed so much time and labor to Risen Lord Parish. He will always be remembered. Love and hugs to my cousin Tanny. Love, Marietta