Paul Ceresa

Paul Rito Ceresa, of North Versailles, peacefully passed on Satuday, July 27, 2024, the eve of his 96th birthday, with his loving family at his side.  He was the devoted husband of the late Teresa (Zamosky) Ceresa. Loving father of Paul D. (Mylah Rakoff) Ceresa, James (Kim) Ceresa, Sharon “Shari” Smith, and Chris (Michele) Ceresa. He was known as “Poppies” to everyone, particularly, Paul Jeremy Ceresa, Brittany (Chuck) Coley, Daniel Rakoff, Ivy (Jason) Karlin, Adrian (Andrew) Miller, David Ceresa, Lindsay (JR) Pusey, Michael (Lisa Kornick) Smith, Rachel (Ben) Eaton, Christopher Ceresa, and Elainna Ceresa. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. 

Paul was a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served his country during the Korean War. He was a beautiful artisan stone mason and electronics technician. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Wilmerding Moose, and Sub Alpine. Paul was truly dedicated to his family and left a lasting legacy of love. 

Family and friends are welcome on Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm and Thursday from 2pm to 8pm in the Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., 201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, Pa 15148, 412-824-4332. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church of Mary Mother of God Parish. Paul will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Teresa, with full Military Honors at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, North Versailles. Please visit us at www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences. 

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