Giuliana A. Trucco Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Giuliana Trucco "There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains." Retired Magee Women's Hospital pathologist, Giuliana Trucco's love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Giuliana passed away on March 5, 2022 at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Giuliana was born in Torino, Italy on September 1, 1949. She graduated from the University of Torino in 1976 with a Medical Degree, and went on to complete residency training in Gynecology with a clinical focus in Infertility. It was in medical school that she met her best friend, and husband for over 45 years, Massimo Trucco. The simplest pleasures in life brought Giuliana great joy. When family would come home to visit, she would make sure to prepare a five-course meal of their favorite homecooked delights. She never ran out of ideas for another cross-stich project around the house and made personalized quilts with scenes of Italian landmarks for all seven grandchildren. She loved volunteering at Phipps Conservatory, enjoyed singing along to Puccini's operas, and would recreate her favorite Modigliani portraits with impeccable precision. She considered herself a "Citizen of the World" as she loved immersing herself in new cultures and traditions when she traveled around the globe with her loyal dog, Ric, in tow. Giuliana's love of life was contagious and she could always see the best in everyone and everything. Along with Massimo, Giuliana is survived by her children Sara Trucco (Tatum Tarin), Matteo Trucco (Christine Trucco), Elisa Trucco (Nicole Fava); her mother Maria Lanzetti Scansetti; her grandchildren Luca Tarin, Lorenzo Tarin, Lucia Tarin, Paige Trucco, Claire Trucco, Ayden Fava-Trucco, Greyson Fava-Trucco; and her dog, Ric. Giuliana is preceded in death by her father, Virgilio Scansetti, and her grandparents Matteo Lanzetti, Angela Gremo, and Caterina Bertola. Giuliana wished for a private funeral service, which will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at The Pittsburgh Oratory of St. Philip Neri. Consistent with Giuliana's overwhelmingly generous heart and love of cooking, it was her hope, once she beat cancer, to volunteer at a soup kitchen and give food to those most in need. If you would like to contribute, in lieu of flowers, tribute donations can be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in her memory. Professional Services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com

Giuliana A. Trucco

September 1, 1949 - March 5, 2022