Michelle Martorella, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24, 1967 to Gaetano (Harry) and Marlene Martorella of Scott Township, PA. She is the beloved life partner and soul mate of Louis A. Grant Jr, of Murrysville, PA and loving mother to Louis III and Gaetano, both of whom she loved with her entire heart. Michelle was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She had a heart of gold and always was willing to help anyone who needed it. Her family and friends are at peace knowing she is in the arms of her Heavenly Father and living in glory for all eternity. Along with her parents, Lou, Louis III and Gaetano she is also survived by her sister Dana Martorella; niece Tomasina Arrigo; Aunt Cheryl and Gabe Mingrone; Uncle Louis Martorella; Uncle James and Aunt Susan Martorella; niece Nicole Fontana and nephew James Martorella as well as cousins Jamie Madia, Isabella and Louis Martorella and David and Michael Colbert.
A Celebration of Michelle's Life will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at St. Simon & Jude Catholic Church-St. Raphael the Archangel Parish (1607 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220) at 10:00 AM. Following the Mass she will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery (2001 Swallow Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220).
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations made in her name to The Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UPMC; ATTN: Dr. Amit Tevar, MD at 3459 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800), Scott Twp, entrusted with the Martorella family arrangements. www.slaterfuneral.com