Edward "Red" Laatu, age 85, of N. Charleroi, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

He was born June 12, 1939 in Bellevue, PA the son of the late Leonard Laatu and the late Ella Sivic DeMarco.

He was a member of the St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, and was a veteran serving with the National Guard.

Red was an avid sports fan. He participated in many recreational sports leagues.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his sister, Rose Mary DeMarco; two brothers, Frank (Pat) DeMarco and James DeMarco; a niece, Christina (Jeff) Breeden; a nephew Vincent (Melissa) DeMarco; and a great nephew Joe DeMarco.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Prayers will be recited in the funeral at 9:30 AM, Thursday, April 3, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Charleroi Campus with Rev. Fr. Gerald Mikonis as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery, Monessen, PA

In lieu of flowers Red's family requests that memorial contributions be made to the North Charleroi Recreation League Park, c/o CFS Bank, PO Box 209, Charleroi, PA 15022.

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