Samuel Sciabica

Samuel V. Sciabica , 94, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at home.  He was born November 25, 1921, in Strabane, PA, a son of the late Santo and Rose Betonte Sciabica.  Sam was a retired foreman for Ironworkers, Local #3 of Pittsburgh.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and a WW II Veteran, having served in the US Air Force.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sallie Scichilone Sciabica; a brother, Frank Sciabica; and a sister, Mary Jane 'Sis' Ruscello.  He is survived by his son, Vincent S. Sciabica and his fiancee, Mary M. Poleto; a sister, Carmella 'Honey' Dixon of Harrisburg; and several nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Samuel, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020.  Parting prayers will be held in the funeral home Saturday 9:00 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.  Entombment will follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Westmoreland Hospital Foundation, 532 West Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601.  Sam’s family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc., Greensburg.  To share your memories and photos, offer your condolences, or for directions, please visit us at www.pantalone.com Natale N. Pantalone, Supervisor.