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WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Eleanor “Lee” Jane DiRocco Nigro, 88, a devout Catholic and accomplished and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to her eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Her commitment to her husband and best friend, Dominick Eugene Nigro Sr., whom she married March 2, 1950, and their family was second to none. Together they supported all to pursue their dreams and become a positive contributor to society. Her love of not only her husband and family, but of her parish and many others, spilled into her life’s legacy. She was noted for the exquisite Italian dishes (homemade ravioli, cheesecake, biscotti, wedding soup, nut roll and so much more) that became family traditions to all four generations.
Lee was born Feb. 7, 1932, to Peter and Rose Marie Zorella DiRocco and grew up on the west side of Youngstown where she attended Chaney High School. She was a noted spelling bee champion during her high school career.
She had three brothers and six sisters. Five of her siblings preceded her in death: Concetta (Connie) Kepics, Carol Tuchek, Clara Ducay, and Louis and Sam DiRocco. She is survived by Josephine Woolrich, Peter DiRocco and Sandra Davis.
Lee is survived by a large extended family, including her husband, Dominick Eugene Nigro Sr. and five children, Dominick “Butch” Eugene Nigro Jr. (Laura), Donna Lee Buckner, Dee Heckathorn (Art), Diana R. Buzard (Rick Thorp) and Debra Biggins (Brian). Her son Richard Peter Nigro, preceded her in death, Jan. 10, 1952.
Lee is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Davonne Ciccone Smith (Scotty), Dana Ciccone (Mercedes), Christina Nigro Villagran (Ronnie), Danica Buzard Williams (Randy), Adrianna Nigro Krasnow (Tassio), Donelle Ciccone Brewer (Colon), Matthew Heckathorn (Heidi), Jacob Buzard (Ashley), Michael Heckathorn (Katie), Nicholas Heckathorn (Kathryn), Ethan Buzard, Hannah Palmer, and Rory and Michael (Samantha) Biggins. Grandson Benjamin Buzard preceded her in death, Feb. 22, 2010.
Eleanor is also survived by great-grandchildren, Alexander and Dominick Villigran; Callee Smith; Cole, Kendall and Cade Brewer; Eleanor (her namesake), Luke, Will, Maggie, Henry and Mia Heckathorn; Olivia and Oliver Burrows; Lilian and Wyatt Buzard; and Maddie, Annie and Eli Biggins. She was also looking forward to the arrival of three new great-grandchildren.
To say she will be missed is an understatement for her family. She was always there for moving day and her eyes shared the beauty of a new home, a new baby, a Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, marriage and all the important events in one’s lifetime.
In lieu of flowers, Lee would like to have any donations sent to the CCD program at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3613 Sharon Rd. West Middlesex, PA 16159.
All services are private. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHome andCrematory.com.
Entombment: St. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum, Hermitage.
Arrangements entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.
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