Deena Marie Nesiti's Obituary
Deena Marie Nesiti, 43, of West Mifflin, passed away surrounded by her loving family to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2017. Deena is survived by her beloved husband, James Jay, Sr.; her treasured sons James Jay, Jr. and Nicholas Diego. Beloved daughter of Lorraine Juliano-Thomas and the late Frances D. Smith, Jr.,; step-mom, Marhsa Latkovic; daughter in-law to, Timothy Steven Nesiti and the late Geraldine Nesiti; step-father, Joe Sunseri; God-daughter of Jim and Diana Ferris; granddaughter of Lenora "Mimi" Marizzaldi and the late George P. Juliano; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.
Deena fought a courageous battle for 7 years against breast cancer. She was a dancer, loved to paint, she was an active writer of poetry, a cosmetologist and hair dresser, and she was an activist in her own right for many cancer organizations. She was full of love and compassion, a gift for making people feel important, needed and loved. More than anything Deena's true passion was speaking the message of our Lord and Savior into the lives of others. Deena will be deeply missed until the day we meet her again. Amen.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Healing Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home's chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the family at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. & 6 - 9 p.m.
Funeral Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
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