Bruno Zuccala

Bruno Zuccala, age 93, of Butler, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at his residence.
Born November 1, 1927 in Adore, Italy, he was a son of the late Domenick and Serafina Taliano Zuccala.
He was a professional tailor who formerly owned Bruno’s Cleaners and Tailors on South McKean Street in Butler before being employed at Frank Cicco Tailors.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in the Korean Conflict.
Bruno was a member of Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, where he was an usher, a member of the Men’s Choir, and a volunteer for the parish’s festivals and spaghetti dinners.
He was a lifetime member of the Sons of Italy and he was a founding member of the Butler Bocce Association. He also belonged to VFW Post 249, the Butler Vagabonds Parents Auxiliary, and the V.A. Diabetic Group.
Bruno served as volunteer interpreter for the Social Security and Welfare offices in Butler and as a tailor for the Slippery Rock University Marching Band and Color Guard.
He is survived by two sons, Bruno D. Zuccala, of Butler, and Dominic R. Zuccala and his wife, Rebecca, of Frankfort, Ohio; one sister, Mary Isabella and her husband, Paul, of Illinois; three grandchildren, Patrick, Samuel and Marianna; and one great-grandson, Anthony.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie A. Chiavaro Zuccala, who passed away November 29, 2015; two brothers; and one sister.
There was no visitation, and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 15, from Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, with Rev. Kevin C. Fazio officiating.
Entombment took place in St. Michael’s Cemetery Mausoleum.
Military honors were accorded at the church by American Legion Post 117, VFW Post 249, and American Legion Post 778.
Memorial donations may be made to Butler Catholic School, 515 East Locust Street, Butler, PA 16001, or to VNA Hospice, 154 Hindman Road, Butler PA 16001.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler.
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