Rose Jean Mazzie

Rose Jean Mazzie, 97, of Washington, PA, born Generosa Montecalvo on August 15, 1917, passed away peacefully under the care of Family Hospice in Pittsburgh on Monday, February 16, 2015. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband, Arthur Mazzie; son, Robert Mazzie; son-in-law, Donald Novogradac; three sisters (Elizabeth, Mary Lou, and Amelia); one brother (Guy); and her dear friend, Kenny. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Darla Novogradac (Jack); daughter-in-law, Norma Mazzie; brother James Montecalvo (Dorothy); brother-in-law Nello Marry; grandchildren Robin (Rob), Robbie (Jamie), Brian (Catie), Brandon (Lindsey), and Kara (Julian); great-grandchildren Robert, Justin, Rachel, Angelica, Jacob, Adele, Nadia, and Mason; nieces and nephews; her kindhearted friend, Sue; and a host of treasured family and friends. Rose walked this earth in faith and in love, blessing her family and neighbors with an easy, enduring grace. She made every visitor in her home feel welcome, heard, and special. Her gift was the ability to see the humanity in everyone, with acceptance and tolerance well ahead of her time. In her younger years, Rose especially enjoyed going to dances with her sisters. She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. We will miss her kindness, her quick sense of humor, and her unmatchable pie crusts. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St.Hilary Roman Catholic Church, 320 Henderson Avenue, Washington, PA, on Friday, February 20th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Thomas O’Neil as celebrant. Burial will follow at Washington Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd, 925 Allison Ave, Washington. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Washington City Mission, 84 W. Wheeling St, Washington, PA 15301 or Family Hospice, 50 Moffett St, Pittsburgh, PA 15243.