Antoinette Altomare Reda – Monessen
Antoinette Altomare Reda, 93, of Monessen, died Friday Jan. 22, 2021, in Hallsworth House. She was born on April 6, 1927, in Monessen, the daughter of the late Thomas and Susie Bilotta Altomare. Antoinette was a lifelong resident of Monessen, a graduate of Monessen High School and a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Church. She was very involved and volunteered her time for activities at the church, baking and cooking for numerous affairs. Antoinette was a member of the Epiphany Church Choir, Epiphany Ladies and the Italian American Heritage Society. Antoinette was a self-employed beautician working from her home, where she loved to bake and cook for family and friends. She is survived by three daughters, Bernadette (Fred) Naccarato, Anita Reda and Connie (Jeff) Francia, all of Monessen; five grandchildren, Fred (Danielle) Naccarato, Jessica (Frank) Rapsky, Liza (Patsy) Altomari, Elizabeth Francia and Jeffrey Francia; nine great-grandsons; a brother, Salvi Altomare of Murrysville; her dear friend and cousin, Marge Talarico; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Anthony “Tote” Reda; a brother, Frank Altomare; and her grandson, Joseph Salvino. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Services will begin with Prayers of Transfer at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a funeral Mass at noon in Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 44 Pennsylvania Blvd., Monessen, with the Rev. Joel Boco officiating. Entombment will follow in Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum, Monessen. Those attending the viewing and funeral are required to wear a face mask and social distance. Only 25 people at a time are permitted in the funeral home. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.
