Obituary: Mike “Rip” Pallaria

Mike “Rip” Pallaria, 82, of Muse, died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 in UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. He was born July 2, 1929 in Canonsburg, a son of Nick and Maria Persano Pallaria.

Mr. Pallaria lived most of his life in the Muse and areas. He had served as a corporal with the U.S. Army Infantry from July 11, 1951 to June 4, 1953. Prior to his retirement in 1993 he had been employed as a winder at the former McGraw Edison Power Systems and Cooper Industries in Canonsburg and was formerly a truck driver for Chartiers Cinder Block. A former member of the Falcon Archers, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing and camping in Erie. He leaves behind his dog Jingles.

On March 6, 1954 he married Janet L. Lytle, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters: Kathleen Pallaria of Canonsburg, Audrey (Robert) Rondinelli of Fredericktown, and Kimberly (Thomas) Erbrecht of Muse. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jason and David Roninelli, Zachary Erbrecht and Sarah Erbrecht; four great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Joseph and Michael Thomas Dyczewski, Evelyn Francis Erbrecht and Anamia Rondinelli. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was the last of his immediate family. Deceased are two sisters, Mary L. Tatano, who died April 25, 1992, and Nicole Carosone, who died Feb. 22, 2011.

Friends are welcome from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Salandra Funeral Service Inc. at 304 W. Pike St., Canonsburg, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 11, 2012 with the Rev. David Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil Township. The VFW Post 191 of Canonsburg and the American Legion Post 902 of Houston honor guard will accord fully military rites.

For more information or to leave online condolences, visit the Salandra Funeral Home website here.