Vera Jean Isabel Ferralli Piacenza

Vera Jean Isabel Ferralli Piacenza, 97, of Washington, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, in her home. She was born October 26, 1915, in Bruceton, a daughter of John and Mary Chiarelli Ferralli. Mrs. Piacenza was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, in Washington, and a former member of St. Hilary Church. She was a 1934 graduate of Trinity High School and was formerly employed in the dietary department at the Washington Hospital. On November 16, 1946, she married Bartolemo Piacenza, a veteran of World War II, with the Army Corps, who passed away on November 6, 1979. As a loving and caring lady, she enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Surviving are her son, Barry John Piacenza, of Washington, a sister, Jennie Marie Ferralli, also of Washington, and many loving nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to her parents and husband, are four brothers, Albert, John, Joseph, and Dominic Ferralli; three sisters, Rose F. Rugierio, Angeline F. Costello, and Helen F. Bellotti. At the request of the deceased, there will be no public visitation. A public mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Immaculate Conception Church Senior Care Fund, 119 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA 15301, and Amedysis Hospice, 2215 Hill Church Houston Road, Suite 1A, Canonsburg, PA 15317