Mary Rose (Cescon) Visgarda

Mary Rose Visgarda, age 98, of Palo Alto and Port Carbon passed away on Monday, May 10th, 2021 at Providence Place in Pottsville.

Born in New Philadelphia, PA on August 16, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Cerilla (Agnoletti) Cescon.

Mary was a graduate of St. Stephen's High School in Port Carbon and a longtime member of the former St. Stephen's Church in Port Carbon. Mary was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed gardening, cooking, singing, and Italian culture.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Paul Visgarda on February 25, 1981, brothers, Louis and Joseph Cescon, and son-in-law David H. Meyers.

Mary is survived by daughter Joan "Joni" Marie Meyers, Harrisburg; sons: Joseph Visgarda, Port Carbon and Thomas Visgarda and his wife Stacia (Zukus), Leesport; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; and nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in St. Clair at 12noon on Monday, May 17th, with Msgr. William Glosser officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to a viewing on Monday morning from 10-12PM at the Church.

Interment will be held in the St. Stephen Cemetery in Port Carbon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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