Bruna Falbo

Bruna Falbo, 100, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 1, 1923 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Amadeo and Rita (Bonari) Lubrani. Bruna was a graduate of Monessen High School, class of 1941. She was a devoted member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church, where she was a member of their choir. She held a special pride in her Tuscan heritage and was fluent in speaking and writing the Italian Language. Her connection to her heritage was further enriched by her membership in the Italian Heritage Society. For many years, Bruna worked alongside her beloved husband at Falbo’s Restaurant in Monessen. Bruna enjoyed playing cards with friends in her card club, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and enjoyed going to the casino. Yet, above all else, she loved being with her family, especially during the celebration of her 100th birthday last December, where she spent time with her extended family. She is survived by her Daughter, Jill Zubritsky Chelko of Erie; Daughter and son-in-law, Carlyn and Gene Belczyk of Monessen; Son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Michele Falbo of Monongahela; Seven grandchildren, Amy (Pat) Lord, Jacob (Caroline) Belczyk, Rebecca Chelko, Joshua (Tonya) Belczyk, Elizabeth (Jason) Russell, Elaine (Josh) Tait, Bailey Falbo and Fiancé Brandon Willis; 12 Great-Grandchildren, Caleb, Anthony, Ella, Hunter, Levi, Max, Isla, Sasha, Michael,Mila, Palladia and Bennett and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Louis S. Falbo and two Brothers, Julius & Frederic Lubrani. Friends will be received Friday, April 5, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Avenue, Monessen. Services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 beginning in the funeral home with a blessing service at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass at the Epiphany of Our Lord Church at 9:30 am, with Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mon Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum, Donora. In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Contributions can be made to the Mon-Valley Emergency Medical Services, 1001 Donner Ave, Monessen, PA 15062 or the Monessen Police Department 239 Donner Ave, Monessen, PA 15062. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.