IN MEMORY
JACQUELYN (MASSELLA) NAUGHTON
Obituary Condolences
JACQUELYN (MASSELLA) Naughton
Age 67, Of Upper St. Clair, on Sunday, August 28, 2016. Beloved wife and best friend for 41 years of George Naughton; sister of Thomas (Dr. Elizabeth) Massella, Jr., Kimberly M. (John G.) Harris and Dr. John D. (Erin) Massella; sister-in-law of Bernard (Grace) Naughton, Faith Lee (Bill) Saber, Ellen (Rich) McGuire, Lauralee Webster, Evelyn (Ray) Caporali, Mary Jean (Doug) Fleming, and the late Joseph (Jerri surviving) Naughton, and Chuck Naughton; also survived by many nieces and nephews; niece of Isabella DiMarco, Rose Talmonti, Dominic and Ruth Massella and Edward Massella; aunt of Jacquelyn R. Harris, Elizabeth J. Harris, Isabel K. Massella and Nicholas J. Massella; daughter of the late Thomas and Yolanda (Bernardi) Massella; cared for and befriended by Joan Kennedy. Jacquie held a master's degree and was a licensed social worker who practiced counseling and psychotherapy for more than 40 years. She was an ever present support to families and friends, never forgetting a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. Generous and kind, Jacquie had a large circle of friends with whom she enjoyed attending concerts, movies, luncheons and philanthropic events. She was beautiful inside and out. Jacquie was an intelligent, articulate woman, who was stylish and fashionably graceful. We will miss her singing happy birthday to us. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Rd., Mount Lebanon MONDAY EVENING 6-8 p.m. and TUESDAY 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Bernard Church Wednesday morning at 10. www.laughlinfuneral home.com.
Susan Devlin
This was very sad news for me to hear. Jacque may not have been my BFF in High School, but as a psychotherapist she helped me at a very tough time in my life. At first we said, not necessarily kosher for her to take me on as a patient, but since we weren't BFF's in high school, she was allowed to do so. She spent most of a year with me getting me to learn to accept myself and with a heart and empathy that was needed so badly at the time. Knowing a little bit about me helped but unlocking what she needed to as we met, helped her heal me. When it was time to move to my next journey heading to California....I let her know I would miss her, but "never" forget what she did for my life. I often thought about her...when I returned to Pittsburgh I learned that she had retired and the MS she struggled with all of her life finally had taken its toll. Condelensces are sent to her family and a prayer, may she rest in peace.
Susan Devlin
ROB CHARNELL SENT ME A NOTE WHICH BELONGS HERE:
How unfortunate Sue. She lived next door to us on Cedar Blvd for the 1st few years we lived there, before we moved to Broadmoor Ave in Sunset Hills. That’s devastating to say the least. I knew her throughout her high school years. She lived on one side of us and Joanne Stetter on the other. She was such a nice person who always stopped to say hello, even though I was very shy.
Rob
Devon Hixenbaugh (Sloan)
Like Sue, Jacque was not a BFF, but she was always the kindest, nicest person in the room. Never a bad word about anyone or anything, and with the sweetest, softest voice. I know she will be missed, and heaven has another angel.