John Macchiaroli

John Macchiaroli, 92, of McMurray, formerly of Washington, died Thursday, December 14, 2006, in his home, following a two-month illness. He was born April 28, 1914, in Bellosquardo, Italy, a son of Angelo and Maria Antoinette Torre Macchiaroli. Mr. Macchiaroli served in the Italian Army during World War II. A member of Immaculate Conception Church, Mr. Macchiaroli was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed being outside, gardening and square dancing. He worked in the mixing department of Washington Bottling for 30 years and retired from Washington Tool and Dye Co. On October 23, 1939, he married Maria M. Masi, who died April 13, 1998. Surviving are a son, Angelo Macchiaroli of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Mary A. (Fred) Santoro of Peters Township; five grandchildren, John and Michelle Macchiaroli, Kim O'Connor and Fred M. and Gary Santoro; and seven great-grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, Joseph Macchiaroli, and a sister, Allissandrina Capollo. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, December 18, in Immaculate Conception Church, Washington. Entombment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Peters Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Care of Washington Hospital, 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301.