Mildred Ringer Crisafi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred Ringer Crisafi Age 90, of Monroeville, died January 2, 2017, of congestive heart failure. She was the beloved wife of the late John Crisafi and loving mother to John Crisafi, Jr. (Megan) and Candy Cornelius (Leigh). Born August 21, 1926, in Rockwood, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Hazel (Lape) Ringer, and older sister of the late Dorris Costantino. On July 24, 1946, she married John, her high school sweetheart, and they enjoyed over 60 years together until his death in 2007. They moved to Monroeville in 1958 where they raised their children on Illini Drive and later enjoyed their retirement on Karen Court. She worked for many years at JC Penney at the Miracle Mile and later at Monroeville Mall. She made many friendships during her time there. She moved to Beatty Pointe Village in 2015 and was enjoying life there until her illness. In addition to her children and their spouses, she is survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer DiGiovanni, John Ross Cornelius, and Kristin Cornelius, and great grandchildren, Aidan and Dylan DiGiovanni. She adored her family and treasured her time with them. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100), and where her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Garden City United Methodist Church, 500 Laurel Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146.