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MANNELLA FRANCIS A. Age 86, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2017, at Canterbury Hospice with family at his side. Fran was born on February 15, 1931,and was the son of the late Anthony F. and Marie (Falcone) Mannella. He is a graduate of Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, VA. He studied engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Fran served in Europe as a radio operator in Army Intelligence during the Korean War. Upon returning from Europe, Francis joined his family's construction company, Frank Mannella and Sons, Inc., where he headed the company for many years with his grandfather, father, and uncles. He was involved in many industry organizations, including the Constructors' Association of Western Pennsylvania, where he was an officer and active for many years. Fran retired from Brayman Construction Co. of Gibsonia. He was also an avid golfer and active member of Edgewood Country Club. Fran is survived by his wife Mary Mannella; his sons, Michael (Laura) Mannella of Churchill, PA and Francis A., Jr. (Regina) Mannella,of Shrewsbury, MA; stepson Douglas (Sheri) Hight of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren Michael Mannella, Jr., Michelle Mannella, Nicholas Mannella, Nina Mannella, Logan and Parker Hight; beloved sister Donna (late Alan) Haines of Ligonier,PA, together with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife Gloria (Mongiat) Mannella, and son Anthony J. Mannella, both of Pittsburgh. There will be no public visitation. Funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. at St. John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, 7601 Mt. Carmel Rd., Verona, PA. Arrangements by JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC., corner of Shaw and Triboro Avenues, Turtle Creek (412-823-1950). In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to benefit Dementia and Alzheimer's research at www.alz.org. www.jobefuneralhome.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
