Ernest D. Giachetti
Ernest D. Giachetti, age 94 of Uniontown, Pa. passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Uniontown, Pa., a son of the late Modestine Giachetti and Catherine Sylvester Giachetti.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: August Giachetti, Joseph Giachetti, Lawrence Giachetti, Guyton Giachetti, Carmen Giachetti and Nicholas Giachetti and his sister, Mary Giachetti.
Ernest was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church.
He worked as a truck driver for Cantalamessa Cleaners, Quality Cleaners and Penn Dot.
He was a 50-year member of the Sons of Italy.
Ernest liked to fish, play billiards, walk and play the harmonica.
Left to cherish Ernest’s memory are his wife of 64 years, Constance L. Skursha Giachetti of Uniontown, Pa.; son Modestine Giachetti of Uniontown, Pa.; one grandson, Christopher Giachetti and three great grandchildren: Tyler Giachetti, Cameron Giachetti and Christian Giachetti and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIES, INC., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, Pa., where family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 2 until 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Visitation will continue on Friday, November 11, 2016 in the funeral home from 8:30 until 9:15 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be held.
A funeral mass celebrating Ernest’s life will be held in Saint Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
A Parish Wake service will be held at 3:00 p.m. today in the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank Fayette Home Care for their wonderful care of Ernest.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 100 Liberty Ave., Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Memories and condolences can be shared with family at adferguson.com or on the funeral home Facebook page.