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Morris C. Decolati

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 03, 2023

Morris C. Decolati, 86, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born September 14, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris J. and Rose Virginia (Tozana) Decolati. Morris was a US NAVY Veteran and was a member of the White Oak American Legion. He held many jobs throughout his lifetime, he had worked for Copperweld, US Steel, Elizabeth Carbide and retired from Pittsburgh Cryogenics. He regularly attended Park Baptist Church in Versailles and was involved with the Burger Bash group there. Morris was a handyman, he could fix anything with some string and some duct tape and was affectionately called Macgyver by his family. He loved working outside, especially in his garden where he grew lots of vegetables and once grew a pumpkin that was almost 300 pounds. He also enjoyed fishing, grilling, working on his cars and remodeling his house. Morris was an amazing man, and was the best husband, daddy and grandfather in the world and taught his family everything. He will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sarah Jane (Leader) Decolati; children, Beth (Ted) Duval, Christopher (Maureen) Decolati, Lori (Rich) Decolati and Gina (Tom) Jarvis; grandchildren, Josh, Noah, and Emma Decolati, Angelo (Natalie) and Nico Ackerman and Emilee Jarvis; brother, Gary (Amy) Decolati; sisters-in law, Doe (Dick) Burtnett, Lois (Ron) Jacobavitz, and Marsha Leader; and an over abundance of nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John (the late Thelma) Decolati; his mother and father-in law, Phyllis and Bert Leader; and brother-in-law, John Leader. Friends are welcome on Friday, January 6, from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral service will be in the Chapel of Gilbert Funeral Home on Saturday, January 7 at 10:00 am with The Rev. Dr. Rudy Mayak, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. The family asks for no flowers, please. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Originally published January 03, 2023.

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