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Melvin W. Perella

November 25, 1950 - April 24, 2014

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Obituary For Melvin W. Perella

November 25, 1950 - April 24, 2014

Perella, Melvin W. "Mel", age 63, on Thursday, April 24, 2014 of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Castle Shannon and Bon Air.

Beloved husband of 40 years to Lauren L. (Katz) Perella; special companion of Scooby and Bella; son of the late Albert and Nancy Perella; son-in-law of Barbara and the late Frank Fisher; brother-in-law of Adrienne Fisher, Martin (Joan) Fisher, Lloyd (Christine) Fisher and the late Randy (survived by Rosalia) Katz. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends, especially Donald Rubel.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Monday and Tuesday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Lauren my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Miss you Kathy

  • December 11, 2019

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you Lauren and all the Fisher family. My condolences..

  • December 11, 2019

    Mel and I were first cousins, the first grandchildren born to our Grandmother Mary at the family home in Bedford and we were born on the same day and same year. Mel was like a brother to me in many ways and I always looked forward to the summer when we were kids and our families got together for a week at the Bedford farm. I will miss Mel and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife Lauren as well as his extended family in Pittsburgh PA.

  • December 11, 2019

    Laur .... We are so so So sorry. Your loss is unimaginable. Mel always made us laugh. From Tara to our tour of the north of pgh to the unending stories of days gone by . Did he ever tell you of stealing my cart at Foodland?!!! Sooo funny. You are in our prayers always. Much love.. Mike and Di

  • December 11, 2019

    Mel was a beloved cousin when we were growing up. He was always charming, talkative, and funny. My brothers, Robert, Billy, John, and I always looked forward to seeing him in the summer months and holidays we spent together in Bedford. He could tell the wildest stories about the most mundane things. If Melvin was in the room, he was sure to have an audience surrounding him. He had a way of making everyone feel special. It is so sad that family members lose contact through the years and the miles that separate them. I will always cherish the childhood memories we shared growing up on Grandma's farm in VA.

  • December 11, 2019

    Ahh Lauren, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    What a wonderful cousin and friend. Hard to believe he is gone. His laughter, his stories, the great times were always there when he was around. God definitely has him in his arms today. Goodbye Mel. Sending lots of love to heaven. Laurie so very sorry. Love you so much.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry, Lauren. My prayers are with you.

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