John O'Malley Obituary
Age 90, of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Katherine McGraw; devoted father of Jack (Kathy) O'Malley, Mary (Tony) Benintend, Kathleen (Bill) Joos, Pati Kravetz, Mickey O'Malley, and Peggy O'Malley; proud grandfather of Sean, Aran, Ryan, Anthony, Kara, Michael, Tim, Laurie, Robert, Kevin, Michael, and Patrick; loving great-grandfather of eight. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a long-time member and current President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 15 (Hazelwood). John worked as an electrician for the City of Pittsburgh and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local No. 5. He was an avid golfer who volunteered as a ranger at Schenley Park Golf Course in Pittsburgh. He also served as an usher at St. Stephen's Parish in Hazelwood. Friends will be received at the JOHN D. O'CONNOR & SON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5106 Second Avenue, Hazelwood, 412-521-8116 on Wednesday 6-8pm, Thursday 2-4 & 6-8pm, and Friday 9am before the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Stephen's Parish, Hazelwood, at 10am. John's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Bernard Grumet, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to St. Stephen parish, 5115 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.
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Wilberta DiVincenzo
August 3, 2008
Pati,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Love, Ralph and Bert
Dot (Vezendy) Thornton
August 2, 2008
Jack, Mary, Kathy, Pati, Mickey & Peggy,
You were all so fortunate to have had your dad in your lives for so many wonderful years. Growing up across the street from you, I have fond memories of him and his warm smile and easy going nature. The funeral mass was beautiful and so many kind words were spoken of him. I will certainly keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Haley
August 2, 2008
From your Brother of Firefighter John J. Redmond division 22, Philadelphia, Pa. our deepest sympathies and condolances to Brother O'Malley family and division 15. He will be in our prayers.
Pat Mangan-Suzio
July 31, 2008
I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the O'Malley family. Mr. O'Malley was such a nice man with an equally warm smile. Your family is in my prayers.
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Dave Hall
July 31, 2008
Our deepest sympathy.
The Hall Family
Maureen (Lynch) Byrnes
July 31, 2008
Dear Mary,
Your Dad is in my prayers. He is one of the finest gentlemen that I have ever known. I am sorry for your loss.
Love,
Judi Mancuso
July 30, 2008
Pati & Family,
Until you meet your dear husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather again, may God hold you all in the palm of His hand....
With deepest sympathy,
Judi Mancuso
The American Legion Post 0538
July 30, 2008
Mickey & Family
Our deepest sympathy on the Loss of your Father, our Prayers and thoughts are with you....
Jack & Sandy
July 30, 2008
To the O'Malley Family..
Our deepest Sympathy to you and your families....Our thoughts and Prayers are with you....
Kate McKinnon
July 30, 2008
Dear Mrs. O’Malley, Peggy, Mickey, Pati, Kathy, Mary Alice, Jack and all the family,
I am very sorry for your loss -- you are in my thoughts and prayers – I have many fond memories of Mr. O’Malley’s kindness and smiling natural—may all your memories serve as a comfort to you.
Bill Boyle
July 30, 2008
Peggy,
Your dad was a great man."May the wind Always be at his back". The world was a better place with John O'Malley in it.
Bill and Dee Boyle
Kelly Kelley
July 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Gerry Marnell
July 30, 2008
Pati and Family
May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy
Martha Puzio
July 30, 2008
Pati and Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved father. You were blessed to have had him and the bond you shared. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Martha Puzio
Mark & Do Reagan
July 30, 2008
To the Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.I have a lot of happy memories from "Life on Glen Caladh". John was a great neighbor and friend.Our prayers are with you.
Bobby Bennett Yesterday's
July 30, 2008
To The Families: John was surely one of the nicest guys on the planet, and our paths crossed often in Hazelwood, from the AOH to the golf courses and even, in Myrtle Beach! He always had a good word for you, and we talked families and golf with the best of them. He loved you all and, I don't have to tell you, I'm sure, but he was a great Dad as well. One of the good guys... and he will be missed.
Tom Welch
July 30, 2008
To the O'Malley Family,
John was a wonderful man of great integrity. I enjoyed any time I spent with him as his perspective was one I valued. May God bless his family during these difficult times.
Tom Welch
AOH Division 32
Annie Zak
July 30, 2008
GOD bless the Irish. Rest in peace
John.
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