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Marco Galante Paese

May 28, 1985 – Dec. 22, 2019

Marco Galante Paese, 34, Lauderhill, Fla., formerly of Tyrone, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, at his home.

He was born at Altoona Hospital, son of Sandra and Mario Paese. He was a loving son, brother and uncle, as well as a long-term partner who adored his girlfriend of 10 years, Rebecca Hunt.

In addition to Rebecca, surviving are his mother, Sandra Paese; a sister, Angelina Paese; a brother, Chan Julian; a brother-in-law, Christopher Belanger; and dear friend, Linda Cruz.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mario Paese; and a brother, Shane Julian.

He was baptized at St. Matthew Catholic Church and remained a follower of Christ throughout his life. He played sports as a Tyrone Golden Eagle while he attended Tyrone Area High School. He proudly worked alongside his family at the family business, Mario’s Pizza Palace. Marco became a resident of Florida in 2008. Friends may gather with the family from 11 a.m. until the noon service Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone, Father Jozef Kovacik officiating. Inurnment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.