Laura L. Brochi

July 4, 1927 - April 28, 2016

Laura L. Brochi, 88, of Rockdale, Texas formerly of Greenock and Butler, was called to be with her heavenly father on Thursday April 28, 2016 at Little River Health Care in Rockdale after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Laura was a retired nurse at McKeesport Hospital. Laura was born July 4, 1927 in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of John and Dora (Ransick) Luppe. Prior to moving to Texas Laura was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Greenock, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Butler. Laura was entirely devoted to her love of God, family and friends. Laura was the wife of the late James A. Brochi. Laura is survived by her three sons Barry Lee (wife Beth) Drandakis of Myrtle Beach, SC, David J. Brochi of Mumford, Tennessee, and Paul A. (wife Marivel) Brochi of Round Rock, Texas. Laura has eight grandchildren: Damon, Ben and Amanda Drandakis, David Brochi, Tammy Cuppett, Dana Page, Velandra Corina Brochi and Adrian James Brochi and twelve great-grandchildren, a brother Frank (wife Florene) Luppe of Clarksville, Tennessee; two dear sisters-in-law Kathryn and Allene Luppe, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Laura was predeceased by her parents, stepmother Laurabelle Luppe, infant brother Robert, brothers John and Charles Luppe, sister Helen and her husband Harold (Hump) Campbell, and a niece Dee Karon. Funeral services will be held at the Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St, Butler, PA on Friday May 6th from Noon until the time of the service at 1:00 PM with Rev Joel Benson of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Laura will be laid to rest next to the love of her life James Adrian Brochi at Jefferson Memorial Park, Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA.