Florindo "Fred" Mariani

Florindo “Fred” Mariani, age 89 of North Versailles, passed away peacefully to reunite eternally with his beloved wife of 65 years, Patricia Mariani, daughters Diana and Gina Ann Mariani, and granddaughter, Gina Marie Mariani.

He was born on December 29, 1932 in Sant Angelo del Pesco, Italy, a son of the late Filomena (DiVito) and Ondivio Mariani.

Fred immigrated to the United States in 1953. He built a life filled with cherished family and friends. He ran a masonry business and was highly skilled in his trade. As a father and grandfather, he demonstrated strength, courage and the value of working hard in all that he did. Fred enjoyed regularly visiting his family in Italy, watching football, delicious food, music, and most of all, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He set a true example of perseverance, integrity, tradition and dedication to family and faith. Fred was the pillar of love and commitment in his family— a love that continues to connect his family on earth and in heaven.

Fred was deeply loved by many, including his son Victor Mariani (Sandra); daughter Philomena Bujakowski (Regis); grandchildren Jamie Altman (Kevin), Michael (Allie) and Emily (Jeff) Bujakowski and Tommy Stepan; great-grandchildren Dusten and Demi Washington and Liliana and Rosalina Altman; sisters Elina Falcione and Mena Ciullo, brother Tonino Mariani, many nieces and nephews in Italy; and special friends the Kolesar family. He is preceded in death by his brothers Giuseppe and Vittorio Mariani, and sister Anna Preziosi.

He will be deeply missed, until we meet again. Riposare in pace.

Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Alfieri Funeral Home, 201 Marguerite Ave., Wilmerding, Pa, 15148, 412-824-4332. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Wilmerding. Fred will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Patricia, at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Monroeville. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences. 

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