Dolores Catherine (Tripoli) Vecchiola

Dolores Catherine Vecchiola (Tripoli)

At the age of 95, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Matthew Joseph Vecchiola, Sr.  Loving mother of Karen Pendro (the late Darrell), Matthew Joseph Vecchiola, Jr. (Susan), and John Jay Vecchiola (Stacy).  Grandmother to Amy Wilson (Ron), Tammy Smith (Jeff), Tony Vecchiola, Sean Pendro, Kelly Vecchiola (Elaina), Ashley Vecchiola, Michael Vecchiola, and Marissa Vecchiola. Great-grandmother to Ron, Amy, Selena, Italia, Johnny, Ariana, Te’a, River, Jordan, Lucas, and Frankie.  Daughter of the late Salvadore and Geroloma (Spicuzza) Tripoli.  Sister of Fran Steve (the late Paul), the late Bud Tripoli (the late Dorothy), John Tripoli (the late Marge), and Marion Loschiavo (the late Andrew).

Dolores worked as the Director of Religious Education at St. James Church for many years.  She was an artist, seamstress, enjoyed reading, and loved spending time with her family.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm., at the Findlay C. Wylie Funeral Home, Inc., 11311 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, 10:30 am at St. James Church, 718 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh 15221.

Interment to follow Mass at Good Shepherd Cemetery.

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