Dennis R. Vegso – Monessen
Obituaries
March 18, 2025

Dennis R. Vegso – Monessen

MONESSEN

Dennis R. Vegso, 75, of Monessen, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Penn Highlands Dubois, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on Jan. 4, 1950, in North Charleroi, son of the late John E. and Dorothy Ross Vegso. Dennis was honorably discharged from the United States Army National Guard of Monessen, Company C. He owned and operated Dennis Vegso HVAC. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Post Vegso; brother, Eugene (Kathy) Vegso; two brothers-in-law, Kevin (Toni) Post and Timothy Post; three sisters-in-law, Rochelle Vegso, Helen Post and Barbara Vegso; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John D. Vegso; and brother-in-law, Thomas Post. Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Entombment was in the Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum.  Condolences are being accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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