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Condolence From: Josephine A. Bentz
Condolence: Our sincere and deepest sympathy. The world has lost a wonderful man who will not be forgotten. May God give him peace and eternal rest. David and Josephine DeBerardinis Bentz and DeBerardinis Family, Donora, PA
Thursday December 08, 2016
Condolence From: Nadine Hanna Abels
Condolence: Frank,
Just got back from your dad's funeral and couldn't help but think when I saw you today how much you look like your dad. Chummy was a truly great man and it was a honor to know him yet alone consider him a friend. I know my dad loved him with his whole heart and soul and will be so happy to have him in Heaven with him. Mike Hanna's Family.
Ron Hanna, Colleen Cicci, Nadine Abels
Thursday December 08, 2016
Condolence From: Ed Repka
Condolence: Sincerest sympathies to the entire family of John Lignelli.
Mr Lignelli always extended a helping hand to anyone.
RIP Cummy.
Wednesday December 07, 2016
Condolence From: Annie Schempp & Pete Tyler
Condolence: I've known Chummy since I was a little girl. It always made my day when we'd run into him somewhere - he'd act like he was there just to see me! That's when I called him Mr Lignelli.

When I moved back to Donora after 35 years in the city, you'd think I hadn't been gone for even a day...he still made me feel as though he was just here to see me and he welcomed Pete with open arms.

Daddy (Bill Schempp) and he spent so many years together in the fire company. John was the last of the old gang. Now they are all together again. What stories they must be telling.

Donora surely has a Guardian Angel now.
Wednesday December 07, 2016
Condolence From: Jane Karabin Stronstorff
Condolence: What a loss for Donora. I met Chummy in 2005 when I returned to Donora after retiring from teaching. Over these 12 years he helped me with many things which will come as no surprise to anyone.

Once I asked him why he never went to viewings ? He told n me that he instead went to every funeral mass..so in keeping with that tradition,I too will not attend Chummy's viewing but I surely will be at that funeral mass. May God bless our friend John Lignelli and his family.
Wednesday December 07, 2016
Condolence From: Tyler Michael Herk Gorash
Condolence: "God Bless Our Mayor" May "God" Be With Him Always! Tyler Michael Herk Gorash.
Tuesday December 06, 2016
Condolence From: Teri and Reed Gass
Condolence: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Chummy's passion for Donora could never be equaled. He will be missed. Rest in peace.
Monday December 05, 2016
Condolence From: Camille Dalfonso
Condolence: My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, Chummy was a true legend in his community. A truly wonderful, caring good man,,, may he rest in peace, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Fly high with the angels.. Sleep in heavenly peace.
Monday December 05, 2016
Condolence From: Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates
Condolence: We, the members of the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates, pay our respects to our departed Shipmate, Chummy Lignelli, who has answered the call to the Supreme Commanding Officers. May his memory be eternal.
Monday December 05, 2016
Condolence From: Susan Tamargo
Condolence: Chummy-Thank you for all your kindness, you are a very special person and you will be deeply missed.
Monday December 05, 2016