Elede “Lala” Montini Rivetti, 94, of Aliquippa, who was a beautiful mother, wife grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 19th, 2025. She was born in Aliquippa on May 31st, 1931, a daughter of the late Pietro and Maria (Baldesarre) Montini and the beloved wife of the late Patsy Rivetti. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Michael Rivetti, her sisters, Norma (Beansy) Weigel and Joann (Robert) Shultz, her brothers Stelio (Valerie) Montini and Harry “Babe” (Joanne) Montini and many special cousins, family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Denise Rivetti-Moccia, her granddaughter, Kaitlyn Moccia, her grandson, Matthew Rivetti, her dog, Bella, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends whom she loved with all her heart. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Mary Barbato Piccolo and her family.

Elede was a lifelong resident of Aliquippa who was a generous and kind woman. She lived her life to help others. She worked at Gem Jewelers in Aliquippa for many years, then continued at Thomas Jewelers until she retired. She and her husband Patsy owned Quality Meat Markets in Rochester.  She was also a member of St. Titus Church of Aliquippa, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. After retirement, she continued to serve her community by cooking at the St. Titus Church kitchen. She loved to cook, do crafts and spend time with her family and friends that were like family. She never knew a stranger. Elede’s family extends their sincere gratitude to Dr. Sniezek and staff of Three Oaks Hospice and a special thanks to Amanda and her nurse, Donna for their help and support during this difficult time.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 20th from 4-7 p.m. at the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where departing prayers will begin on Thursday, August 21st at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St Titus Church, 952 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 2186 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the B.F. Jones Memorial Library, 663 Franklin Avenue, Aliquippa, PA 15001.