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Philomena J. Scassa

August 23, 1930 - April 26, 2023

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Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services
Sunday 4/30, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
1409 Pennsylvania Avenue
MONACA, PA 15061
Monday 5/1, 10:00 am

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Monday 5/1

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
1409 Pennsylvania Avenue
MONACA, PA 15061
Monday 5/1, 10:00 am

Philomena Scassa, 92, of Monaca, passed away in her home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023
surrounded by her family.
The daughter of the late Ignacio and Rose (Belcastro) Parise. Philomena was born in West Aliquippa on August 23rd, 1930. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, John Scassa, her stepfather, Gaetano Darenzo, and her siblings, Anthony Parise, Sarah (Joseph) DiVito, Josephine (Robert) Rubino, Ester (John) Gerace, and Connie (Sam) Spagnoli.
She is survived by her children, Carol Decanini and Michael Urick, Mary Bozic, Domenic (Shelly) Scassa, and Valerie (John) Ammerman. She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Steven Bozic and Nicole Annico, Natalie Decanini, Michael (Mima) Bozic, Dante (Jolyn) Decanini, John Scassa and Jessica Crews, Kimberly (Brad) Cochran, Krista (Tim) Thorsen, and John Mark (Amanda) Ammerman. The lights of her life were her six great-grandchildren: Shelbee and Gabriella Scassa, Evan Thorsen, DJ Decanini, Jace Cochran and John Mark Ammerman III. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Raymona Parise and many nieces and nephews.
Philomena was a life-long Christian Mother and member of Mary, Queen of Saints parish, St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca. She enjoyed nothing more than spending time cooking and taking care of her family. Sunday dinners with the people she loved were her biggest joy. Philomena will always be remembered for the love and care she showed everyone she knew.
Our family wishes to thank Angie, Nichole and Lynn with Good Samaritan Hospice for their gentle assistance provided in caring for our mother.
Friends will be received on Sunday, April 30th from 1PM until 6 PM at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca where prayers will be offered on Monday at 9:30 AM followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10AM at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Monaca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
To share online condolences, view Philomena’s video tribute, add photos, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.

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Philomena Scassa, 92, of Monaca, passed away in her home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Ignacio and Rose (Belcastro) Parise. Philomena was born in West Aliquippa on August 23rd, 1930. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, John Scassa, her stepfather,Continue Reading

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Lacey and Brian Ammerman left a message on May 1, 2023:
With loving memories of Philomena
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John (Jay) Evanko left a message on April 30, 2023:
My deepest condolences to Dom,Shelly,Carol,Valerie, and their families.May God bless and comfort you with His love and peace. Jay Evanko
Joe R. left a message on April 30, 2023:
Dom & Shelly &family , she was a nice & sweet person. I’ll always remember when she would always ask me if it was okay to cut threw the yard for a short-cut.(lol). My deepest sympathy, she will always be missed and remembered...?
Alice Weisser left a message on April 30, 2023:
My dearest Mamma Scassa. You are now with your love and all your departed family and friends. I loved and enjoyed you for so so many years. Thank you for every delicious meal you cooked and for the love you gave me and my family. Till we meet again. And Carol ,Val and Dom and Mary you all have our deepest sympathy i love you all❤️
Anonymous left a message on April 29, 2023:
Sent with love and remembrance, for my dear Godmother Aunt Phil. Love, John Domenic, Elise, Domenic and Francesca Calkins
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Joan Gerace left a message on April 29, 2023:
My sympathy to the family. She was a beautiful woman and you were so lucky to have her for so long. I cannot be there to see all of you since I no longer live in the area but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blair, Kate and Sophia left a message on April 29, 2023:
With deepest sympathy and love,
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Angelo Spagnoli left a message on April 28, 2023:
Aunt Phil You truly will be missed Our prayers are with you may you rest in peac God-bless you The spagnoli familyWith all our love
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Shelly scassa left a message on April 28, 2023:
We will deeply miss you Philomena
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Billy, Samantha, Jolene, Mike and the kids left a message on April 28, 2023:
Scassa Family-You are in our thoughts. Sending you much love and our deepest condolences. Love,
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