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Sabina Matilda "Sabby" Pierannunzio, 101, a resident since September 2020 at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully Monday morning at Garvey Manor, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Sabatino and Carmella (D'Agostino) Piccirilli.
She married Bruno F. Pierannunzio Sr. on Sept. 11, 1945, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Altoona. He preceded her in death on May 22, 1999.
Surviving are three children: Anne L. Saclaro of Hollidaysburg, Domenick "Dom" (Judy) Pierannunzio of Altoona and Bruno F. Jr. (Judi) Pierannunzio of Dover, Del.; daughter-in-law, Susan Pierannunzio of Baden; grandchildren: Lori (John) Brown, Theresa (Mark) Friedenberger, Anthony Pierannunzio, Matthew Pierannunzio (Billie), Angela (Robert) Monticelli, Domenick "DJ" (Amanda) Pierannunzio, Adam Pierannunzio, Marc (Sara) Pierannunzio, Daniel Pierannunzio, Maura (Derek) Herrera and Travis Strobel; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by four generations of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Francis "Frank" Pierannunzio, in 2022; her youngest granddaughter, Cheryl A. Strobel, in 2024; four brothers: Paul, John, Albert and Carmen Piccirrilli; and two sisters, Frances Musselman and Mary Josephine Gallucci. Sabby was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Sabby was a 1942 graduate of Altoona High School. She briefly worked for Puritan Sportswear before becoming a homemaker.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church and was a former member of St. Mark Roman Catholic Church.
Sabby was a member of the former Abruzzese Society, Catholic Daughters of America and St. John the Baptist Society, Altoona.
She led the exercise programs for senior citizens at Blair Senior Services Inc., Altoona Center, for many years.
Sabby enjoyed playing bingo, going to the Altoona Blair Senior Services Center -- where she had been going for more than 30 years -- crossword puzzles, dancing, festivals and watching "The Price Is Right." She was an avid bowler with her husband, Bruno, for many years, having bowled her last game at 90 years old. Both Sabby and Bruno were inducted into the Altoona Bowling Hall of Fame.
Special thanks to the religious sisters and the entire staff at Garvey Manor Nursing Home for taking such wonderful care of Sabby.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona.
Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery.
Psalm 127:3 "Behold, children are a gift from the Lord, a reward of the fruit of the womb."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Garvey Manor Nursing Home, 1037 S. Logan Blvd., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, in Sabby's memory.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.