Clara Zezzo Tigano, 93, died peacefully on January 22, 2021. She was born in Rankin, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1927, the daughter of the late Carmine and Ernesta (DiLucente) Zezzo. She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years Frank Tigano, her brothers Joseph, Nick, Christy, Tony, and David, and her sister Teresa Zezzo Spallone. She is also survived by her four children, Frank (Madelain) Tigano, David (Fran) Tigano, Rosalie (Stephen) Carpenter, and Jerry (Jennifer) Tigano. She has 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren. Clara was the founder and co-owner of F & C Distributing Company in Braddock and Irwin, and was a member of McMaster’s United Methodist Church in Turtle Creek.
Arrangements
In consideration of Clara’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. Clara wishes you to remember her fondly and to celebrate her memory with your families.
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412-823-4050)
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Our condolences to the entire family.She was a very special lady and she will be in our heats forever..
RIP
My deepest sympathies and prayers to all who loved her. I have so many fond memories of Mrs Tigano from Jones Ave Church.
Frank, David, Rosalie, Jerry and Families, My condolence to all of you, Mom was a wonderful lady, I will always remember Her. Reply
So very sorry to hear of Clara’s passing. My deepest condolences to her family.
Frank, David , Rosalie, and Jerry so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very special lady. A great neighbor. A lot of fond memories. Be strong. ❤️
Tigano family ; my deepest sympathy
My condolences to the Tigano family, I am saddened to hear of your loss. My she rest in peace. 🙏🌹🌷
My Dear Aunt Clara. You will never be forgotten. Those Christmas Eve’s at Nunnys when you would sit me on your lap and tell me about Santa are etched in my memory as a lasting treasure. Your kindness, gentle soul and knowing smile were always such a comfort and I shall never forget. You are one of God’s true angels. Sending you with much love and oh so many pleasant thoughts and memories.
My deepest sympathy to all my Tigano cousins and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Much love
Joe & Linda
I have the fondest memories of her from my years growing up on Fleet Street! She was always so kind and so tolerant of us as kids. Rest well.
Frank,Dave,Rosalie and Jerry,my deepest sympathies and prayers to all your families. I will never forget Aunt Clara she will be in my memories and prayers always. Your mom was special and I’ll never forget her sitting the from porch smiling and waving to everyone who went bye.Peace and love to all you doc
We would like to extend our sympathy to Jerry & Jennifer during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to Claras family . Our hearts are broken hearing this news. Clara was a lovely and fun lady for us to have the pleasure of seeing every week. . She will be missed but she is with God and the angels now ❤️
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