John M. D'Abruzzo June 24, 1946 ~ August 10, 2014 (age 68) -

Of Brookline, originally of Sant'Angelo del Pesco, Italy, on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Donna Lee (Goodall); father of John M., Jr. (Angela) and Anthony J.; brother of Joseph (Marilyn), Louis (Pam) D'Abruzzo, Elizabeth (Ron) Gottus, Maria (Bernard) Rohe and the late Carmen and Michael D'Abruzzo. Brother-in-law of Carol D'Abruzzo and Richard (Bernice) Goodall; grandfather of Nicolette. Friends may call at FRANK F. DEBOR FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380, on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. John was a devoted servant to the church for many, many years.

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John Michael D'Abruzzo was born on June 24, 1946, in Sant'Angelo del Pesco, Italy.  He immigrated to the United States at age 11 with his family. 

He attended St. Canice Catholic Grade School in the Knoxville neighborhood of the South Hills of Pittsburgh, then the Connelley Trade School in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Clifford B. Connelley Vocational High School, designed by Pittsburgh architect Edward B. Lee,  opened in 1931 and was considered one of the premier trade schools in the country. High school students from throughout the city had the opportunity to be introduced to careers in construction by learning carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and automobile repair. Overlooking Downtown Pittsburgh from Bedford Avenue in the Hill District, the Classical Revival and Art Deco school exposed students to a myriad of career opportunities. The trade school took its name from Clifford Brown Connelley, who served as Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry from 1919-1923. Connelley was a pioneer and lifelong advocate of technical and industrial education. The school closed in 2004 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

John married Donna Lee Goodall. They were the parents of 2 sons, John Michael, Jr. and Anthony J. The family lived in the Brookline neighborhood in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. John was a bricklayer by profession. He was a devoted servant to the Church of the Resurrection in Brookline for many years.

John Michael D'Abruzzo, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014, at age 68, at the Norbert Personal Care Home in the Overbrook neighborhood of the South Hills of Pittsburgh.  

He is survived by his wife, Donna Lee D'Abruzzo; sons, John M., Jr. (Angela) and Anthony J.; brothers, Joseph (Marilyn) and Louis (Pam) D'Abruzzo; and sisters, Elizabeth (Ron) Gottus, and Maria (Bernard) Rohe. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Carol D'Abruzzo and brother-in-law, Richard (Bernice) Goodall; and his granddaughter Nicolette. He was predeceased by his brothers, Carmen and Michael D'Abruzzo.

Arrangements were by and Visitation was at the Frank F. DeBor Funeral Home, 1065 Brookline Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226 (Brookline) on Monday, August 11, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, August 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, August 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Resurrection. Burial followed at St. John Vianney Cemetery in Carrick. Information from the funeral home website and from John's wife, Donna.