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Rose R. Giovannitti

September 20, 1926 - November 03, 2021

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Obituary For Rose R. Giovannitti

Age 95, of Baldwin Boro, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Frank and Vittoria Rizzo of East Liberty on September 20, 1926. After graduating from Westinghouse High School, she rolled bandages for the war effort and worked as a bookkeeper for Marietta Chair of Pittsburgh, before marrying Joseph A. Giovannitti on March 31, 1951. She later returned to the workforce as a laboratory supervisor for many years. Rose was a wonderful, selfless and giving person who touched many lives bringing joy to her friends and relatives. She was best known for her award-winning eggplant parmesan recipe, every Sunday family dinners, and her Christmas Eve festa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe, of 54 years, her parents, a sister, 6 brothers, and a granddaughter (Sheena Giovannitti). She is survived by her 4 children, Joseph (Christine) Giovannitti, Lorraine (Bill) Simmeth, Mark (Lynn) Giovannitti, and Carolyn Giovannitti. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lindsay (Jeff) Griswold, Lauren Giovannitti, Ashley Giovannitti, Annelyse (Joe) Pyne, Shalynn (Stephen) Betza, Vincenzo Giovannitti, Carly Kaminski, and Rob Martier. She was great-grandmother to Eli Betza, Trey Griswold, Devan Simmeth, Charles Martier, Oliver Martier, Aden Martier, and Ava Martier. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine Labouré Parish, St. Louise de Marillac Church at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rose’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

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  • November 05, 2021

    MARC H SANTICOLA

    Extending our condolences and deepest sympathy on your loss. May there be the blessings of eternal peace in His presence. Marc & Beverly Santicola

  • November 05, 2021

    Gary and Paula Hecht

    One of the sweetest woman in the world. I'll never forget when Mark, Joe, and I went to a Steeler game and Mark called his mom on the way home to see if she still had dinner out. She told Mark that she had just cleaned up and put everything away. When Mark said, "ok, just figured I'd check", she insisted on preparing another meal and asked how many of us there were. We were on on way with big smiles on our face and appetites to match. Needless to say, she prepared more than enough food and it was the best spaghetti I ever had. She was all smiles and so happy to see us and made sure we had enough to eat. The Giovannatti Family embraces their friends like their family and you know this tradition started centuries ago. If you are blessed to know this family or are part of it.... you know what I mean. May God be with the entire family as they grieve her passing and celebrate her life. Although she may be gone, her memories will be in their hearts forever.

  • November 04, 2021

    Rob Marter Jr

    We miss Rose a great deal. We always enjoyed our visits, talking about how badly the Pirates were playing, what she was reading and sharing stories and laughs. We love you, Rose. Robbie, Susan, Charles, Oliver, Aiden and Ava.