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Marion A. "Mutsy"  DeRienzo, 80, of Fayette City, died Saturday, July 13, 2002, at 5:15 p.m. following a lengthy illness at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Nov. 3, 1921, in Fayette City, he was the son of the late Philip and Concetta DiLucia DeRienzo. He was a lifelong resident of Fayette City. Mr. DeRienzo was a member of Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, Fayette City, and was retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Allenport plant, where he worked as a pipefitter. He was a life member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company with 50 years of service, a member of the Fayette County Fireman's Association, a social member of the Fayette City American Legion and the Naomi Athletic Cub. Mr. DeRienzo served on the Fayette City Council, Fayette City Sewage Authority, and was the former Fayette City tax collector. He is survived by his wife, Mary B. Davis DeRienzo, to whom he was married 58 years, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Patsy P. DeRienzo and Victor D. and JoLynn DeRienzo, all of Belle Vernon, two daughters and one son-in-law, Marion A. 'Toni' and James Hepler of Smithton and Victoria S. 'Vicki-Sue' DeRienzo of Fayette City, one brother, Philip L. DeRienzo of Donora, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Patsy and Dr. Umberto DeRienzo. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME, Family Owned and Operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. A prayer service will be held Tuesday, July 16, at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit R.C. Church with the Rev. Leonard J. McAlpin officiating. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A parish wake service will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m., and the Fayette City Fire Department will conduct services at 8 p.m., both in the funeral home.

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