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Linda M. Graffia

August 03, 1955 - March 27, 2016

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Obituary For Linda M. Graffia

August 3, 1955 - March 27, 2016

Graffia, Linda M. "Tina" Age 60, on Sunday, March 27, 2016, of Brentwood.

Wife of Paul A., Jr.; beloved mother of Timothy R. (Michelle) Tully and Gina M. Graffia; proud grandmother of Shannon Tully, Gino Graffia and Kiera Smith; daughter of Theresa Caporali; sister of Theresa Whitworth, Anthony (Gudrun) Caporali, Marie (David) Marraccini and David (Sharon) Caporali; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. Tina was a teacher for 36 years. She was a professor at Point Park College and also taught at Central Catholic High School. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Cathedral at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

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  • December 11, 2019

    I'll never forget Miss Graffia. I was in her Chemistry class the morning of 9/11. I'll never forget what she said to us, "Sit down boys. I need to talk to you. Just a few minutes ago, in New York City, two planes hit the towers at the World Trade Center. Another plane just crashed in Somerset. We are unsure of who and why, but we think it might be terrorists. Now, we're going to stay here, in this room, but eventually, we are going to go back to home room. I don't have any answers to your questions, just know that you are safe." She was a wonderful teacher, and a good woman. May she rest in peace in the glory of the Lord.

  • December 11, 2019

    Tina was my good friend and coworker at Central. She was a great friend and outstanding teacher. Her students knew she cared for each and every one of them. It was my honor to work with her and to call her my friend. She was such a fighter and through it all she was always optimistic for her kids and grandkids. I send my deepest sympathy, prayers and love to the family.