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Nicholas V. Zappone, 79, of Greensburg, died Thursday, August 26, 2021 in The Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Greater Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He was born September 28, 1941 in Greensburg, a son of the late Michael D. and Jennie E. (DeBone) Zappone. Prior to retirement he had been self-employed. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg. He was also a member of the Hilltop Club and the Cercemaggiore Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David M. Zappone in 1990; and his sister, Genevieve Panigall in 2021. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Constance L. “Connie” (Daverse) Zappone; his son, Nicky Zappone (Lori), of Greensburg; four siblings, Mary Fry, of Greensburg, Vincent Zappone, of Hollywood, Fla., Flora Mae D’Amato (Joseph), of Virginia, Beach, VA, and Michael T. Zappone (Mary), of Greensburg; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 PM Sunday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Monday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg. Please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. The Zappone family requests face masks be worn in the funeral home and at church. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1011 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601. www.bachafh.com

Elissa J. (Zazzaro) Conti, 71, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Sept. 17, 1940, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Rocco and Mary (Santorella) Zazzaro. Prior to her retirement she had been employed by Westinghouse in Youngwood and for 30 years at Westmoreland Manor. She was Catholic by faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Mario and Rocco Zazzaro; and a sister, Rosemary Bayus. She is survived by a brother, Joseph Zazzaro, of Carlsbad, Calif.; an aunt, Ida Santorella, of Greensburg; and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Debbie Ridilla for being Elissa's dedicated caregiver.