Denis Ranalli

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved Denis Ranalli, 70, of Freedom, who passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday afternoon, June 6, 2021.

Denis was born on May 17, 1951, making him 70 years old at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Angeline (Guzzo) and Benedict Ranalli; and a nephew, Anthony Ranalli.

Denis is survived by his three children, Christy (Michael) Green, Jeffery (Dawn) Ranalli and Jessica (Nathan) Moran.

Denis had eight grandchildren, Trey, Jayde, Aria and Eden Green, Olivia, Rebekka and Eva Ranalli, and Kira Moran; one great-grandchild, Raiden Green; and his three siblings, Thomas Ranalli, Michael (Colleen) Ranalli, and his sister, Jeanette (Ranalli) Burgess.

Denis earned a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1973.

He worked for Rockwell International on the space shuttle in Los Angeles, Calif., before returning to Gibsonia to work for Richland Township as the township’s engineer for 25 years. In 1985, he was employed by Coldwell Banker as a licensed sales associate with their commercial sales and leasing division, specializing in vacant land acquisition and new construction. Denis had 40 years of construction experience, specializing in land development. He also worked for Sewickley Township as a consultant engineer for new property development.

In addition, Denis dedicated his time to his community by serving on the board of directors at Richland Township Youth Center for many years. He was always willing to help family and friends with construction as well as guide them through property needs.

Denis talked highly of his grandchildren as well as his great-grandchild. He said his greatest job in life was being a “Pappa.” Denis was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend and colleague. His witty banter, sense of humor and his playfully sarcastic nature will be sadly missed.

Although his departure from this Earth was swift, he leaves behind an indelible mark on all of those who had the profound pleasure of being a part of his life.

RANALLI — Friends of Denis Ranalli, who died Sunday, June 6, 2021, will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, where a blessing service will follow at 8 p.m.

Additional visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with open mic eulogies to follow.

Memorials may be made to the Pine-Richland Youth Center, 5554 Community Center Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044, or at www.pryc.org.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.