Basil M. DeGrazia Jr. Esq.

November 11, 2021

Basil M. DeGrazia Jr. Esq. Age 89, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was the son of the late Basil M. and Ann (Palma) DeGrazia Sr. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He utilized the GI Bill, allowing him to pursue his schooling and advanced degrees on his own. Basil practiced law in the Pittsburgh area for over 40 years and was a great help to many people in need throughout the years. Basil loved to travel and was a lifelong Steeler fan and will be dearly missed by all. He was the beloved father of Leslie Orr (Ron), Lizabeth Travisano (Nick) and the late Lisa Dunmire (surviving spouse, Bill); loving grandfather to Laina Smith (Brandon), Anthony and Alyssa Travisano; great-grandfather to Conner and Mya Smith. He is also survived by his special friend, Gale Littel and many nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald (Julie) and Robert (surviving spouse, Marianthy). Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 16 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 17th at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.corlfuneralchapel.com.