MAUREEN BUDWAY Obituary
Renowned jazz vocalist, revered voice instructor and loving daughter and sister. On Monday, January 12, 2015, age 51, of Point Breeze. Beloved daughter of the late Leo J. and Rosemary G. Budway; sister of David and Kathleen Budway, Dawn Bartell, and the late Marianne Budway. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside, on Thursday, January 15, 2015, 1-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Bede Church on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a future charitable fund to be established in Maureen's honor, c/o David Budway, 514 Hastings Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
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Joe Barack
January 8, 2021
There are few words to adequately describe Maureen. She was so special in every way. It's so hard to believe she has been gone 6 years. She is undoubtedly missed by anyone privileged enough to have known her.
Joseph Barack
January 8, 2020
Maureen will be missed by anyone fortunate enough to know her.
Aldo R. Colautti
February 2, 2015
To Maureen's Family,
You have my sympathy on Maureen's passing. I will keep you in my prayers. I met Maureen and David in the late 1980's when we were all students at Duquesne University. We would eat lunch together occasionally when we happened to be in the Union cafeteria at the same time. I remember hearing Maureen sing once or twice at school and she was very talented. May God comfort you.
Valerie Vozza
January 29, 2015
My deepest condolences, Dave and Kathy. I'll always remember Maureen as a miniature Marianne. So glad I got to see and hear her sing in Shadyside about 20 years ago. I am deeply saddened. Take care.
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Rina Fortunato
January 28, 2015
David,
Fondly remembering many a pleasant afternoon jamming alongside Maureen in the practice rooms at Duquesne University music school. My brother, Grant, and I remain forever grateful for your gift of time in teaching us jazz piano. For us, watching you and Maureen perform together served as inspiration. Balcony days included. Our deepest sympathy to your
family. God's best to you always.
MeSue Robinson
January 26, 2015
i was so sorry to hear about Maureen. What a beautiful, unique, loving person. She will be missed by everyone; she touched so many lives. Now the choir of angels are at their best!
Patrick Lee
January 21, 2015
Maureen referred me to David for jazz piano lessons. Together they were a great music duo and I remember seeing them over at The Balcony many times. My thoughts and prayers are with you, David and your family. Hang in there, Budman.
Joe Barack
January 21, 2015
No one could ever give Maureen a better tribute than David did. It moved most of the 400 to 500 people in church to tears. No one could ever deserve such a tribute more than Maureen. There are not enough like her, both professionally and spiritually. Her suffering is over, but the world is a poorer place without her. She will be missed by anyone and everyone who was privileged to know her.
May she rest in peace, and may God give comfort to those closest to her.
Mark Le Schack
January 20, 2015
My condolences to the Budway family. I saw Maureen in performance many times. The last time I saw her was in Katz Plaza last summer. I told her then how much I loved her. I too am grieving over her passing.
January 19, 2015
Dear David and family,
I offer my prayers and sympathy to you with Maureen's passing. May she rest peacefully in the loving and eternal embrace of God, our Father.
David A. Leo
January 19, 2015
Dear David and family,
So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. She was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May God Bless and keep you through this time of sorrow.
Bob Bowman
Diana and Jim Cornyn
January 17, 2015
David and Kathy,
It's been hard to find the words to express our sorrow.
Maureen had an unstoppable spirit, she was witty, loving, friendly, so incredibly strong to fight the battle, so incredibly talented.
With her love of music and with a voice that be heard in heaven, a voice that stirred the soul-an energy that was contagious.
We have been so fortunate to have known Maureen- she touched everyone that she met.
We all have a bit of her inside us that will live on- an inspiration to us all to love and enjoy life.
Terry Bargas
January 17, 2015
Dear David:
I, like many others, am saddened by the passing of Maureen. We lost a great talent and a lovely woman. I always welcomed her smiling face in my office doorway; now she is singing with the angels. You and your family have my sincerest sympathy.
January 17, 2015
To David and Kathy, so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing, our deepest sympathy and fond memories of the entire Budway family growing up on Hastings St. May you all find joy and comfort in Maureen's memory. The Pallatino family.
Megan Ayers
January 17, 2015
My condolences to Dave and the entire Budway family. Be at peace, Maureen.
January 17, 2015
David & Kathy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was a privilege to have known all of you growing up on Hastings St. To think I babysat all of you...and loved each and every one of you. You all made your family proud with talent beyond compare. Maureen will be missed by all whose lives she touched, including mine. God bless all of you.
With heartfelt sympathy...Mary Ann Rainer Allen
Jimmy Carothers
January 16, 2015
Dave and Kathy, my deepest sympathy. Maureen was a gift to this world, and I will forever Thank God, that I was blessed in knowing her.
Debbie Tiani-Tenney
January 16, 2015
Maureen ...remembering jax, moon alley, Frank's Pepsi's, tag, David playing piano in your basement , the mountain, Mr. Prune, the corner.....now we're all grown up and you're singing. with the angels...rest in peace, buddy..rest in peace..Deb xoxox
January 16, 2015
My deep, heartfelt sympathy to you all. May she soar. Love, Karen Smith
SUSAN DAROCY
January 16, 2015
My Deepest Sympathies to David and the Budway Family. I met Maureen a long time ago through Duquesne.I was Cheryl Mayos cooperating teacher...and through my church CCOP...and through my many musician friends and collegues (Lori Russo). Maureen was a Beautiful Soul with an Angelic voice! May the Lord comfort you at this time.
January 16, 2015
To the Family of Maureen Budway -
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Maureen. I am deeply honored to have worked musically with Maureen and have her sing my music. Needless to say, she was extraordinary and one in a million. Better yet, in my last conversation with her I was able to tell her how much I loved and appreciated her and what an inspiration she was to everyone. The world of music and singing will never be the same without her.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dr. Frank Novasack, Jr.
January 15, 2015
I send my deep sympathy to you, David, and to all of Maureen's family.
Betty Rieley
January 15, 2015
We will miss you Mo than you ever knew. Thank you for leaving us your wonderful music to experience until we meet again. --Dr. Nelson Harrison
January 15, 2015
Maureen,
Your voice was amazing! May you sing, and fly high with the Angels! Deepest Condolences to you and your family.
-The Mazzocca/Lewis Family
Paula Signorino-Richter
January 15, 2015
David & Kathy,
My deepest sympathy to you. I first heard Maureen sing (with you, David, at the piano) at The Balcony many years ago. As a classical singer myself, I was amazed at the sheer beauty of her voice, her technique, and her ability to improvise. Then many years later, I had the honor of hearing her sing a Bellini operatic aria; it was flawless. She was a magnificent singer, teacher, and person. We were all blessed to know her and hear her sing. She will be sorely missed.
Ralph Zitterbart
January 15, 2015
Spectacular talent. Whether she sang "Speak low," or
Dorabella's aria from "Cosi fan tutte," her commitment was profound and always tasteful. Her humanity, intelligence, unselfish willingness to share and her strength inspired all who knew her. many of us. "Mo," we are sad, and we will miss you. Rest peacefully. You are ever alive in our hearts.
Rick Dickerson
January 15, 2015
My heart and deepest sympathy go out to the Budway family. Maureen was such a gifted singer. She and I performed many times together. Any group of performers who knew she was included within the group couldn't wait to be with her because she was always so energetic and funny,funny,funny! I will miss her greatly and never forget her faith, humility, and support to anyone or anything she involved herself in.
marion damick
January 15, 2015
our deepest condolences to the whole family. Maureen's death reminds us of the loss of your dear mother, Rosebud (as she was called) another delightful person. We will remember both with a heavy heart
tamam mansour
January 15, 2015
Deepest and sincere condolences from the Mansour and Khalil families. May her memory be eternal, her beautiful voice be joined with the choirs of angels, and her soul rest in the arms of the Lord. Allah yerhamha
Pam Mazanek-Reight
January 15, 2015
I knew Maureen when we were both at CMU - she was one of the most talented people I have ever met and her soul was a beautiful as her voice. My thoughts and my prayers are with you all.
Laura Twigg
January 15, 2015
Maureen was the BEST voice Teacher I have ever had! She was such a blessing to work with and study under. She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Thank you Maureen for always pushing me to be a better singer and musician.
January 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Barr
Karla (White) Payne
January 15, 2015
My deep felt condolences to Dave and family. Maureen was my voice teacher for 2 years at Duquesne University. I learned so much from her, and her teaching helped shape me into the performer I am today. I will always remember how her eyes lit up when we would see each other again after time had lapsed; the last time being at one of her Fairmont gigs a few years ago. She shared a special bond with each of her students. I rejoice in the fact that one day I will see her again. Rest easy, Maureen, until the day we sing together with the angels.
January 15, 2015
Those who knew Maureen will forever treasure her wonderful talent and lovely smile. The entire family have our deepest sympathy.
January 15, 2015
Maureen,
You are an inspiration to all. Your gentle spirit, talent and friendship will be greatly missed. Thank you for touching my life.
Love,
Janene
Carol Cicci
January 15, 2015
No one. No one sang Santa Baby as well as dear Maureen, including Eartha Kitt. She is a talent, stunning in depth and soul. And she was genuine. I met Maureen at the Washington County Wine and Jazz Festival; she was gracious, and kind.
She will be greatly missed.
Donna O'Connor Wetzel
January 15, 2015
May God hold in you the hallow of His hand--my deepest sympathy.
John Rampolla
January 15, 2015
Dave,
My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. My first memory of Maureen was hearing her sing at Duquesne music school when I was a freshman, then relatively new to the experience of hearing live jazz. At the time, I was very impressed by her great presence, so admired her voice and talent, and was excited to become part of that wonderful world. Even after working with her on occasion over the years and hearing her sing often, that first impression never really faded. Those memories will never be lost.
Often we can't truly hear what people say,or what they sing,because who they are speaks more loudly. I believe that anyone who knew Mo knows this: she was a good soul. I sincerely hope the thought that she is now a greater soul brings you peace.
John Rampolla
Michelle Kienholz
January 14, 2015
My heart and deepest sympathy go out to the Budway family. Thank you for shaping the life of this remarkable woman and supporting her while she was there for all of us (and continues to be here for us, singing us through this loss as we turn to our favorite recordings and memories of Maureen). We are here for you. We will all keep Maureen very much alive by celebrating what she gave to each of us.
January 14, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Mayo Knight
January 14, 2015
Sending sincerest sympathy to Kathy, David and all who call Maureen family or friend. She graced our lives with her beauty and talents for a brief time but will be remembered in our hearts always. It was an honor to call her sister. I listened to the entire "Jazz... the Budway" today in her memory, to celebrate her life.
dan schlegel
January 14, 2015
Your rendition of "You are there"helped heal me& family when my loved ones passed,and i shall listen to it always knowing "you are there"as i listen... thank you forever
Debbi Dean
January 14, 2015
David and Kathy,
much love and strength to you both..
My heart is so heavy that such a beautiful soul is lighting up the skies and has left this world far too soon.
Maureen and I go way back..50 years..as little children living a few doors away on Hastings St..attended St Bedes together and played folk mass together in church. Spent a many of nights at the Budways house at parties where there was always music and love..lots of love!...
so Maureen..in your new journey ..please continue to embrace your loved ones like you always have and sing a song to their heart..may you rest in peace now after a struggling fight and be with your sister Marianne, your Mom and Dad.
Until we meet again...
Godspeed my friend
.. Debbi Dean oxox
Emily Robb
January 14, 2015
In December on channel 13.3 wqed on live from studio A from 2007 she Sang breath of heaven by herself and it was on forvthe whole month and I watched it and recorded her singing that song on to a cassette tape I had and we sang that song in our community chorus and I watch her on youtube and I enjoy her singing and I also love singing and now she is singing up in heaven with the angels and I never got to meet her and sorry for your Loss and she wil be missed to all who knew her and listened to her and met her and did not meet her or heard her on tor on youtube
Anita & Bill Waugh
January 14, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss and would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the Budway Family. We had the pleasure of knowing Maureen way back in the 1980's & were honored to have her sing at our wedding 33 yrs. ago. When she sang the Lords Prayer she sounded like an angel. We still have the recording.(on a tape cassette.) She was such a sweetheart & we will never forget the gift of her voice. You have our deepest sympathy & prayers.
Paula Tuttle
January 14, 2015
For David and family
Thinking of you in this time of grief. I cannot imagine how it is to lose your sister- I hope the pain eases and peace comes very soon
January 14, 2015
Dave and family, From the first time I listened to you and Maureen at the BALCONY ,the warmth of "A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE", THE JOBIM SONG BOOK, from "THE WATERS OF MARCH" to "THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA" and more; to the humor of "PEEL ME A GRAPE", "THE WIZARD OF OZ MEDLEY" and " YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN" , where DAVE sang the woman's line, "JAZZ THE BUDWAYS" regaled tens of thousands of WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA JAZZ AFICIONADOS.
ANGELIC CHORUSES WILL NOW ECHO THE AMERICAN AND BRAZILIAN, JAZZ SONG BOOKS , ALA "JAZZ THE BUDWAYS".
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES', MAUREEN. "NO,NO YOU CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME..."
David D'Emilio- Shadyside, Pittsburgh,Pa.
michelle scheuermann
January 14, 2015
Heartfelt thoughts & prayers to her family. She will be missed by many. XO!
Craig Varoga
January 14, 2015
Maureen was a wonderful person, but then -- she came from a wonderful family, both of her parents and every single one of her siblings. Deepest condolences to David, Kathy and everyone who knew and loved her.
Jon Stubbs
January 14, 2015
Such sad news. I took classes with Maureen back in the 80's and vividly remember her kindness, curiosity and passion for music. Her delightful sense of humor and genuine compassion for others made her a friend to MANY. My heart breaks for her family. They are in our thoughts.
Marlene Gentilcore
January 14, 2015
There is a new star shining in the sky tonight. So very sad to hear Maureen has left us. Deepest sympathy to her family. She will live in our hearts forever.
Anna Maria Turnbull
January 14, 2015
With a heavy heart, I extend my sympathy to the entire Budway family. Maureen was an exceptional artist and an exceptional human being. She was my voice teacher back in the late nineties, and I will always have wonderful memories of that time. Maureen taught me much and she had such wonderful patience with me. She later sang at my husband's and my 25th wedding anniversary...both at Church and at the reception. I believe Maureen to be the greatest jazz vocalist of her generation. Her presence in this world will be sorely missed. She made the world a better place.
Love,
Anna Maria Turnbull
Cecil Washington
January 14, 2015
Dave - so very sorry to hear that your sister passed. I will never forget the wonder times I had performing with you and your sister. My wife and I send our condolences.
With heartfelt sincerity,
Cecilio Valdez Washington, percussionist
Paul Mehri
January 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Maureen Budway. I am still at shock. Maureen a beautiful and talented person she will be greatly missed. I was so alway amazed by her performances of the beauty and presence to the audience, we were all drawn in. Truly an angel in her voice and as a person.
Paul Mehri
RIP Maureen Budway.
Paul Mehri
January 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Maureen Budway. I am still at shock. Maureen a beautiful and talented person she will be greatly missed. I was so alway amazed by her performances of the beauty and presence to the audience, we were all drawn in. Truly an angel in her voice and as a person.
Betsy Busche
January 14, 2015
How saddened I was to see that Maureen has passed away. We were in Mrs. Lewis' choir class at Taylor Allderdice. Maureen was a talented, loving person. I can remember the fun we had in choir together. I had just recently seen her on a T.V. program, and how I remembered that smile of hers .
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Betsy Buran Busche
Dan Stofan
January 14, 2015
Dave, I'm so sorry about Maureen. I remember when you guys did a River City BB concert and brought the house down. I lost my own sister to cancer some years back so I know how rough is the road you now travel. Be very proud of her and may you walk in peace.
Fred Schroyer
January 14, 2015
Maureen was a gift who brought us so much wonderful music.
January 14, 2015
Dave and family, so terribly sorry to see her go. Had many great times and fond memories of Mo. I loved when she would teach me a song she was working on. What a wonderful musician she was.
Donna Davis
January 14, 2015
Where ever Maureen went,whoever Maureen met,and when ever she sang...she changed lives for the better..Such a rare grace...I will miss and cherish her...God Bless you Dave and family
Susan Capozzoli
January 14, 2015
We will miss Maureen more than any words can say. We are so sorry for your loss. I don't think we will ever meet anyone like her - she was just so special. We loved her very much. The Capozzoli family.
Lorraine Starsky
January 14, 2015
I was not fortunate enough to know Maureen personally, but I derived great pleasure and joy from listening to her sing. Such a consummate artist- so versatile. So gifted and so gracious. I knew about her fight against cancer and held her struggle in my heart over the years and hoped fervently that she would prevail. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. Her voice and her light will live on.
Janet Magerl
January 14, 2015
To the family of Maureen,
You have my deepest sympathy on your loss, she was a wonderful person with a soul as beautiful as her voice. She was one of the happy memories I have of Allderdice and Duquesne univ.
God bless and keep you strong.
David, This seems like yesterday.
Suellen Fitzsimmons
January 14, 2015
David and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Maureen. She was a beautiful,talented,loving spirit and will live in our hearts forever.
Suellen
Barbara Tucker
January 14, 2015
Kathy and David,
I am so sorry to hear about Maureen. Such a beautiful spirit. The last time I saw Maureen was a while ago and we laughed about the years in Allderdice Choir. She was just a beautiful person. May God Bless and Keep you and your family through this time in your lives.
January 14, 2015
our deepest sympathy to Maureen's family. Although we haven't known her for long we were connected through compassionate caring. God puts people in our lives for a reason. It was an honor caring for Maureen. May God Bless her family. With deepest sympathy.
Denise & Jess (E8-WPH)
Buddy Simon
January 14, 2015
Dear Budway family,
My sympathy on the passing of Maureen. She was such a joy & talent and I am privledged to have known her. I'll always remember... when she would sing O Holy Night at Christmas Mass & got to the line "fall on your knees", you did!
Frank J. Pusateri, Jr.
January 14, 2015
Sincere Condolences. A wonderful person and performer. She will be missed by so many. R I P Maureen.
Having a happy moment with Maureen when I stopped in to one of her many gigs at Andys in the Fairmont (July 2011). She was always so kind to me.
Judi Figel
January 14, 2015
January 14, 2015
Dear David: I was very saddened to read of the passing of your sister. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
January 14, 2015
Dear David,
It was with great shock and sorrow that we learned of Maureen's passing. Now she will be singing with the angels into eternity.
We hold fond memories of a dear friend and colleague.
Our Love and Prayers,
John and Lois Raevens
January 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and fans of Maureen's She was so couragous..........She will
rest in peace with our Lord.... In Sympathy,
Donna Negri
Micki Simon
January 14, 2015
Dear David and Kathy,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Maureen your precious sister. Stay strong and let God help you through the grief.
With love,
Micki Simon
Georgeine Joseph
January 14, 2015
To all the Budway Family my deepest sympathy..this will be the hardest to get over .Gone to soon.Georgeine Joseph
Tom, Carol, Katie, Natalie Simon
January 14, 2015
Our Deepest sympathy to the Budway Family,
Maureen was such a joy to be around. A beautiful, talented, funny person with such a kind heart. What my Mom would call a "Dear Soul". Truly one of a kind and will be missed by many but never forgotten.
January 14, 2015
My sweetie and I first danced to her beautiful music 22 years ago - the beginning of a long love affair which is still going strong. Like knowing she was part of our history. Pittsburgh has lost a great musician.
Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Dee Stroup
Maxine Kostrzewa
January 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family of Maureen Budway. I meet Maureen thru my friend Maureen Dibattiste what a beautiful and talented person she will be greatly missed. I was so struck by her performances of the beauty and presence to the audience, we were all drawn in. Truly an angel in her voice and as a person.
January 14, 2015
Budway family, we are so saddened to hear of Maureen's passing. We saw her about a year ago at Mary Ann's and she was telling stories about growing up and sang happy birthday in Lebanese. She was such a fun person. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom and Dolly Hornick
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