Richard F. "Buzzy" Melani
September 5, 1935 - August 31, 2015
On Monday, August 31, 2015, after a lengthy illness, Richard F. "Buzzy" Melani, of Baldwin Boro, was called to the Lord just shy of his 80th birthday. Beloved husband of 54 years to Rosalie J. (Zukowski); Father of Richard P. (Peggy) and Ronald F. (Denise) Melani; Loving pap of Tommy (and fiancee Erika), Benjamin, Dominic, Noelle and Tiffany Melani; Great-grandfather of Roman; Brother of Jean M. (James) Petrolio and Robert E. (Maryann) Melani; Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins; Son of the late Frank and Jennie (Valdiserri) Melani. Buzzy was employed as a tractor trailer driver for John F. Casey Co. for 25 years and also spent 14 years as a custodial worker at Nativity Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadowcrest Nursing Center for their loving and kind care of Buzzy. Friends received Wednesday 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park Twp. (412) 655-4600. Funeral Prayer Friday 9:30 am with Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Church at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Buzzy's name to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered for the family at www.GriffithFH.com
On Monday, August 31, 2015, after a lengthy illness, Richard F. "Buzzy" Melani, of Baldwin Boro, was called to the Lord just shy of his 80th birthday. Beloved husband of 54 years to Rosalie J. (Zukowski); Father of Richard P. (Peggy) and Ronald... View Obituary & Service Information