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RICHARD BRINZA Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 16 to Jan. 17, 2014.

BRINZA
RICHARD E.
Of Plum Boro, age 87, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley (Hughes) Brinza of 55 years; loving father of Michael (April) Brinza of Penn Hills and the late Dave Brinza; grandfather of Nicole (Jamie) Brinza of Valencia; great-grandfather of Charlotte Jean Brinza; brother of Audrey Ruth (Eugene) Wlahofsky of Forest Hills and Jean Marie Peters of Portage, IN. Preceded in death by brothers, Alfred and Joseph Brinza; and sisters, Roseann Dawson and Marion McWilliams. Richard is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rich was a chemical technician with US Steel Edgar Thompson Works for 11 years, and with Westinghouse Electric for 26 years. After retiring, Rich became a bagger at the Plum Boro Shop'n Save for 16 years. Rich was an avid Pittsburgh Penguin hockey fan and enjoyed Lionel Trains and bird watching. Friends welcome on Friday from 1-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Joy Church in Plum. Burial with military honors in Twin Valley Cemetery in Delmont. Donations may be made to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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January 21, 2014

Bill Weichler

I worked at W R&D with Rich.. after retirement I often saw and spoke with him at Shop and Save. He was a gentle giant. Usually pleasant and delighted to see you. He will be missed

January 17, 2014

Dave Maxwell

I remember Rich when I worked with him at Sears Auto Center in Monroeville, maybe late 70's early 80's. Sorry to hear of his passing.

January 17, 2014

Mel Butler

To the Brinza Family :
I worked with Rich at Sears in Penn Center. Rich was a wonderful,caring person;making many people smile.He will be missed,but all the memories of him shall remain.
Rest in peace my friend.
Mel Butler

January 16, 2014

Lorraine Cramer

You, Shirley , and I had some good times in the good old days. Will miss you!

January 16, 2014

Alfred Peters

You were a great uncle! Love Al

January 16, 2014

Dawn Baudouine

I will miss you so much Uncle Rich! You were a remarkable man! Love your niece, Dawn.

January 16, 2014

Jean Peters

To my beloved brother, whom I will miss very much and will continue to live on in my heart. Your loving sister, Jean.

January 16, 2014

Ed Burns

God bless you Rich you were a great guy.Remember your days working at SEARS.

January 16, 2014

Nicole Brinza

Grandpap. I will miss you dearly. I love you with all my heart.

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1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home - Turtle Creek

1111 Monroeville Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Joy Church

Plum, PA

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Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home - Turtle Creek

1111 Monroeville Ave, Turtle Creek, PA 15145

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