Photo courtesy of Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home - 44th Street - Pittsburgh
Jun 24, 1939 - Jan 4, 2025
To George's family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with George at McIntyre Shelter as a young highschool graduate. He was always kind and pleasant to work with
Terry Lane
June 09, 2025 | New Brighton, PA, PA | Coworker
Jeffrey Marshall
January 10, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Student
Jeffrey Marshall
January 10, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Student
Jeffrey Marshall
January 10, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Student
First and foremost my condolences to his family and loved ones. Coach Siford was truly a great man, he coached me from the little dribblers at age 5 all the way until I aged out of the sports programs. Most recently when my nephews became of age I got to revisit and reconnect with him at the Shadyside Boys and Girls Club. Even helping out with some of the same drills that I once did as a child for years. He was very fun, intelligent, and helpful! Now that I am an adult and coach I respect him...
Jeffrey Marshall
January 10, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Student
Coach Siford had an indelible mark on not only my life, but also countless other youth in the East End. Coah Siford taught us lessons that I still remember and use to this day. We were fortunate to have a man that dedicated his life to serving the next generation and I can truly say that I'm a better person because of him. My condolences go to his family and everyone who knew him. God Bless.
Michael Jackson
January 09, 2025 | San Mateo, CA | Student
Deepest condolences. to the family. God bless.
Roxanne Jones
January 09, 2025 | DALLAS, TX
Coach Siford was an institution at the Shadyside Boys and Girls Club! He was loved and valued by all those children he came into contact with. Coach was a good man and will never be forgotten. I hope the organization sees the impact he had on the community by naming that gym after him in his honor. That will forever be "His" gym. Rest in paradise Coach.
Brittney Taylor
January 09, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Student
One of the best,great ball player but a better person who will live in the hearts of many forever,spent four great years with George at Peabody watching him on the field of play and carried his knowledge of life and athletics to the youth of the area. Condolences to the family and Rest in Peace my friend,gone but not forgotten.
Michael Rossman
January 09, 2025 | Seven Fields, PA | Friend
George Alexander Siford passed away at his home on January 4, 2025. George was born on June 24, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA. “Coach” Siford, as most people knew him, dedicated his life to improving the lives of thousands of young people in the greater Pittsburgh area. At the age of 5 he joined the Shadyside Boy’s Club. His time there made a significant impact on his development. As a result, he would continue to spend most of the rest of his life mentoring, coaching, and reminding young people how to work hard and have fun. As a young man, he played professional baseball and received a scholarship to Loyola University for basketball. Subsequently, he worked for the Allegheny County Children and Youth Services for almost 3 decades. He has received several honors/awards for his contributions as a coach in the Pittsburgh area, particularly for basketball. He was known for his sense of humor and kind demeanor. He cherished family, friends, and the joys in life’s simple things.
He was a devoted husband, father, step-father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred, and his son, Steven Siford. He is survived by his wife, Roseann Siford of Glenshaw, PA. His children, Dave Siford of Ross Township, Stephanie Siford (JC Bambach) of Suwanee, GA, Daniel Siford (Tyrone Henderson) of Lake Harmony, PA, Diane Siford of Shaler, PA, Justin and Christopher Lesniak of Glenshaw, PA. His grandchildren Cole, Todd, Samantha, Brian, Sean, and his ex-wife, Jane Siford, of Suwanee, GA.
Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 12-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Homewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Shadyside Boys and Girls Club.
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