Edward Angelo Constantine

Edward Angelo Constantine, 90, of Southwest Greensburg, passed away Wednesday December 11, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 25, 1929 in Greensburg, a son of the late Angelo and Alvena (Segeleon) Constantine.  Prior to retirement Edward was employed by Omnova, formerly known as General Tire and Rubber Company of Jeannette for nearly 40 years.  He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Greensburg, and a former member of the Jeannette American Legion, Youthful Seniors Club, and the Hilltop Club, Greensburg.  Ed was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany and Austria during the Korean War with the 28th Infantry Division, in Company C Battery Field Artillery, where he crewed a 105mm Howitzer.  Ed’s favorite hobbies included golf, gardening, and watching his favorite sports teams.  Ed would never miss an opportunity to go and cheer on any of his grandchildren in school and sports events.  He was the patriarch of the family, the center around which all gathered.  Ed never failed to love and support everyone in the family and was always the first person ready to extend a helping hand in any challenging project.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Constantine and his wife, Betty; and a sister, Marie Ciavarra and her husband Nick.  He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rita Jean (Mikosky) Constantine; three children, son, Edward R. Constantine and his wife, Diane, son, Michael A. Constantine and his wife Judi, and daughter, Diana Daigle and her husband Jude; sister-in-law, Betty Criner; eight grandchildren, Brian Constantine and wife Susie, Matthew Constantine and wife Ann, Ashley Harris and husband Matthew, Michael Constantine and wife Megan, Anthony Constantine and wife Caroline, Zachary Daigle, Ryan Daigle, and Nathan Daigle; 11 great-grandchildren, Reese, Reagan, Charlotte, Molly, Robert, Angelo, Alex, Max, Ally, and two new additions to come, Olivia and Natalie due in February and April of 2020 respectively.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  The family would like to give a special thank you to the Bridges Hospice Team for all their loving care and support during this difficult time assisting with Ed.  Friends will be received from 2 to 6 PM Monday at the LEO M. BACHA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 516 Stanton Street, Greensburg.  A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1011 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Greensburg.  Everyone please go directly to the church.  Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont with full military honors accorded by the VFW Post No. 33, Greensburg Honor Guard.  www.bachafh.com

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