John E. Persico Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John E. Persico of Monessen, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John B. Persico and Helen Gush Persico; his daughter Denise L. Persico; his sister Betty Angeline; and his son-in-law Jeff Craze.
He is survived by: his wife Nira Nesti Persico; his children, John Persico (Martha) of Jeannette, Dr. Jeffrey Persico (Julie) of Okemos, Mich., Marlene Craze of Bethel Park, Brenda Veschio (B. J.) of Belle Vernon and Debbie Childs of Monessen; his brother Bishop Lawrence T. Persico of Erie; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Lauren, Shane, Bethany, Brianna, Brittany, Brandon, Racquel, Raynell and Cerria; and his sister-in-law Patricia Jackson (Nesti). He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 29th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Calendar Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home, INC and Cremation Services (441 Reed Ave, Monessen, PA 15062). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 30th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 9:45 AM at the same location. A Mass was held on Monday, September 30th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Calendar Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church (44 Pennsylvania Blvd, Monessen, PA 15062).
