Eleanor Micozzi
Eleanor (Koztoski) Rye Micozzi, 83, of (Paisley), Carmichaels, Pa., died suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at the Uniontown Hospital. She was born on Dec. 28, 1919, in Star City, W.Va., the daughter of Walter and Victoria Koztoski.
Her parents, husband, Albert “Ab” Rye Micozzi, and a brother, Chester Koztoski preceded her in death.
Eleanor was a member of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, All Saints Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America Court No. 1623, and the Italian Ladies Circle. She was the owner of the “Top Hat” Lounge and Motel, a family business for the past 53 years, which she and her husband, “Ab” operated together until his death in 1989.
A genuine, thoughtful and lovely lady, Eleanor had a great zest for life and enjoyed her work which brought so many lasting friendships. She will be sadly missed, and leaves an abundance of warm and cherished memories.
Surviving are her children, Alberta Sigwalt and husband, Ronald of Olney, Md., Karen Urchasko and husband, James of New Market, Md., and Albert “Butch” Micozzi and wife, Darlene of Carmichaels, Pa.; four grandchildren, Scott Sigwalt and wife, Terri, Kelly (Sigwalt) Bensen and husband, Clark, Eric Sigwalt and Jason Urchasko; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Edmund Koztoski of Thonotosassa, Fla.; a sister, Bernice Rankin of Point Marion, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., A Dignity Memorial Provider, 515 North Main St., Masontown, Pa., on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 until 9:30 a.m., when Prayers of Transfer will be said. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., in All Saints R.C. Church, with the Rev. Fr. James F. Bump as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Leckrone, Pa. All Saints Confraternity of Christian Mothers and CD of A Court No. 1623 will recite the Rosary on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association, The Fayette County Mental Health and Rehabilitation Center, or a favorite local charity of your choice.