Julia A. Melchiorre

Julia A. Melchiorre, 94, of Monaca, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at Villa St. Joseph of Baden.Born February 16, 1921, in Yugoslavia, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Theresa Ursic. When Julia was two years old, her parents moved their family to the United States and settled in Beaver County.   Known for her entrepreneurial spirit, she was never afraid to tackle a new adventure and worked hard all her life. She and her husband founded and operated Melchiorre Distributing, Inc. in Monaca. Julia was a faithful member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca.She will be sadly missed by her husband of 53 years, Samuel; five children, Edward Stripay and his wife, Irene, of Rochester, Janet Sichak and her husband, Bob, of Raccoon Township, Joanne Wilson and her husband, Bill, of Monaca, Samuel Melchiorre and his wife, Traci, of Monaca and Robert Melchiorre and his wife, Pam, of Aliquippa; 11 grandchildren, Lori, Ed and Susan Stripay, Rob Sichak, Andrea Rogish, Erica and Krista Wilson, Amber Carver, Heather Batchelor and Marissa and Matt Melchiorre; 10 great-grandchildren and a sister, Elsie Lorkavich of Aliquippa.In addition to her parents, Julia was preceded in death by two brothers Steve and Paul Ursic.Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Todd Funeral Home, 340 Third Street, Beaver, where a blessing service will be offered on Friday at 10 a.m. Deacon Tony Giordano of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca, will officiate.Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Villa St. Joseph Baden, for the excellent care Julia received during her stay.Contributions may be made, if desired, to Villa St. Joseph of Baden, 1030 W State Street, Baden, PA 15005.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.