Victoria V. Forrisi's Obituary
Victoria V. (Mandarino) Forrisi, age 94, of Marienville, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on April 19, 2026.
Victoria attended St. George's School before marrying her dear husband, Peter Forrisi, on June 27, 1953. For over 20 years, she worked as a check processor at PNC Bank. In her personal life, Victoria was known for her love of baking, particularly pies, and she enjoyed spending time at her cabin, hunting, and in her garden. Victoria also enjoyed watching old Westerns and listening to her country records. She had a connoisseur's appreciation for donuts and relished her moments with whiskey and beer. She was a nurturing soul who loved her family dearly, adored her dogs, and always made time for those around her.
Victoria is survived by her son Peter (Christine) Forrisi, Jr.; granddaughters Autum N. Will and Amber (Ryan) Coulter; great grandchildren Jackson, Madison and Tristen Will, and Benson and Rhys Coulter; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Peter Forrisi, parents Stephen and Anna Clare Mandarino, and siblings Joseph A. (Myrtle) Mandarino, Sr., Regis (Lucille) Mandarino, Arthur Mandarino, Nunzo (Johanna) Mandarino, and Ruth Ann (Edward) Kotewicz.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh 15236. A funeral service will take place on Friday, April 24 at 12:00 pm in the funeral home's chapel. Burial to follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
What’s your fondest memory of Victoria?
What’s a lesson you learned from Victoria?
Share a story where Victoria's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Victoria you’ll never forget.
How did Victoria make you smile?
