Allan F. “Champ” Ferragonio, 73, of Economy, passed away July 8, 2024 after a long and hard fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia.  Affectionately known as “Champ,” he was loved by so many, especially his wife Debbie, his children Melissa (Chip), Allan (Amy), John (Adina), Jeff (Ashley), Chris (Michelle), Brandon (Lauren), Garrett (Nikki), and Rachael (Astian), and grandchildren Charlie, Emily, Gina, Em, Luca, Cora, Jaxson, Addison, Maddox, Rocco, Ava, and Aydan.  To know Champ was to love him.  He had an easy going personality, was first to lend a helping hand, and always put others’ needs before his own.  He spent his life around cars — building them, racing them, and fixing them — and was the owner and operator of C&G Performance for 30 years.  His customers trusted and respected him, and many of them became lifelong personal friends.  He earned his reputation as one of the best in the business.  But what made him happiest was being at home, with his kids and grandkids scattered around and a steaming bowl of Debbie’s pasta for dinner.  Champ’s family is beyond grateful to Dr. Anastasios Raptis and all of the other heroes who work at the Hillman Cancer Center and the 6W unit of Shadyside Hospital, and to the bone marrow donor somewhere in Italy whose selfless gift gave us five years with him that we did not think we would have.  A celebration of Champ’s life will be scheduled for a later date.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Champ’s memory to the Hillman Cancer Center (hillman.upmc.com) or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org).