Murphy R. Perrotto, 89, of West Mifflin, formerly of Fellsburg (Rostraver Township), died Thursday, December 3, 2009 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born in Donora on August 7, 1920, he was the son of the late Dominic and Rose (Nardi) Perrotto.

Murphy was retired from US Steel having worked at the Donora, Christy Park, Ambridge,and Duquesne Works, and also Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Allenport.  He enjoyed ballroom dancing, was an avid gardener, sports enthusiast and enjoyed attending picnics and listening to music at Cedar Creek Park.  He was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township, the Donora V.F.W., Donora American Legion, and Donora Sportmen's Club.  Murphy served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Bushmasters Division.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances Marie Rudenos Perrotto; son, Eugene (Gwendolyn) Perrotto of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; 2 daughters, Marianne P. (Edward) Best of Belle Vernon and Susan A. (Peter) Phillips of Monongahela; 6 grandchildren, Matthew Pozza, Keith Perrotto, Emily Harris, Bart Ripepi, Max Ripepi, and Thomas Phillips; brother, Ben Perrotto of New South Wales, Australia; and sister, Mary Ricci of Donora.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, August Perothers, Ralph Perrotta and Joseph Perrotta.

A private visitation and Blessing Service, officiated by Rev. James Bump, was held on Saturday in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Belle Vernon/Rostraver Township (724-929-7934) www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com   Entombment followed in Mon Valley Memorial Park.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Rostraver Public Library, 700 Plaza Drive, Belle Vernon, PA  15012.

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