Obituaries
January 6, 2023

Timothy Trasatti – North Belle Vernon

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Timothy Trasatti, 58, of North Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Born Jan. 18, 1964, in North Charleroi, he was the son of the late Vincent and Philomena Flora Trasatti. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon, Tim was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, Belle Vernon and worked as a laborer for many local contractors. Tim enjoyed hunting, boating, snowmobiling and being in the outdoors. He is survived by his sister, Tammy Trasatti of North Belle Vernon. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183, followed by funeral services at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Michael J. Crookston of St. Sebastian R.C. Church officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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