Joyceen L. Tortella's Obituary
Joyceen L. Tortella, age 88, of Pittsburgh, PA. passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 28, 2022.
Joyceen is survived by her beloved children, Gioia (Michelle) Tortella and Gerald (Lisa) Tortella II. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Brian (Kaydee) Nossokoff, Gerald (Emily) Tortella III, Anthony Tortella, and one great-grandson, Gianni Tortella.
Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gerald Tortella, her son, Michael Tortella, and all of her siblings, Alberta Oliverio, Raymond Loreti, Anita Loreti Caruso. Daughter of the late Quinto and Helen Loreti.
Joyceen was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She volunteered at Kane Hospital for many years. She was a softball coach and #1 fan of her children and grandchildrens' sporting events. Joyceen had a quick wit and a wicked sense of humor. She was the inspiration for her late son Michaels famous pizza, the Big Mama. She will be forever loved by all those who knew her.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
A Blessing Service will be held Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10:00AM at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. Burial will be private.
Online condolences can be shared at https://www.jeffersonmemorial.com/.
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