Flaveus J Barbarossa, age 89, of Donora, PA, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at his home.

Flaveus was born in Donora on October 25, 1926, the son of the late Natale and Maria (Perrotta) Barbarossa

He was born, raised, worked, married and lived his entire life in Donora, PA. A simple man who said he had verything right here.

He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Flav worked in the Donora Steel Mill until it closed and continued at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh where he retired. In his retirement years, he worked as a Realtor and loved his position making hoagies and pizzas at Galiffa's. While flav was a good golfer and great bowler, his passion was gardening and he loved to share his bountiful crops with all his neighbors and friends. He hopes to continue his gardening in his next life. He now rests in peace and joins his beloved Ida of 64 years whom he missed so much.

He was a member of the Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, the Holy Name Society of the church before it folded, The Donora Elks, American Legion Post #212, and the Croation Club.


In addition to his parents Flav was preceded in death by his wife Ida (Pasquerella) Barbarossa; and a brother, Joseph Barbarossa.

Survivors include his two daughters, Kristie Steel and her husband John of Springfield, VA and Lydia Gifford and her husband George of Springfield, VA; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a brother John Barbarossa of Portage, IN

Arrangements are being handled by 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 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 10:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora with rev. Fr. Pierre Falkenhan as celebrant.

Entombment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA .