Bruno Zuccala
Bruno Zuccala, 93, of Butler passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence.
Born Nov. 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 St. 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 Nov. 29, 2015; two brothers; and one sister.ZUCCALA — There was no visitation for Bruno Zuccala, who died Friday, March 12, 2021.A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, with the 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.Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Martin Funeral Home, 429 Center Ave., Butler.Memorial donations may be made to Butler Catholic School, 515 E. Locust St., Butler, PA 16001, or to VNA Hospice, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001.For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.
