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Walter Dolegowski Obituary
Walter L. Dolegowski, beloved son, brother, and uncle, went too soon, to heaven on August 18, 2020. Walt was an Upper St Clair alum, a musician, was a crew member for numerous movies filmed locally, a consummate story teller and nature lover. He loved to camp and fish. He had a true gift for working with wild animals, especially feral cats, and no stray was out of his loving touch. Walt embodied the true spirit of love and forgiveness and is sorely missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Angel Ridge Animal Rescue in Washington. A private service will be held Friday, August 28 with a memorial service to be announced.
For details, please call or text 412-295-1326.
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John O’Rourke
October 15, 2020
I first met Walt in the Spring of 1981 when he joined a rock band in wihch I was a member. We eventually became good friends. Walt had many good qualities. In fact, he usually popped up in my life when I needed his friendship. He loved and admired his father and mother in their work with legal advocacy on behalf of the working person. I enjoyed his good humor and his silly laugh. We clicked well as a rhythm section when jamming with other musicians Walt would call me, “Sir John” which made me smile. Walt was a good man and I miss him. Continued prayers for his surviving family and friends.G
Shawn Malone
September 9, 2020
You will be missed rest in peace
Janine Mattucci (Wheeler)
August 30, 2020
My sincere sympathies to the entire Dolegowski family
Janine Wheeler
August 30, 2020
My sincere sympathies for the entire Dolegowski family
Tom Daley
August 30, 2020
I wish I'd had an opportunity to talk to Walt before he died. I would've told him he was a good guy with a good heart, and a good friend way back in the day when we were running around. Around that time, I saw my first concert with Walt at the Civic Arena ... a big deal for this young rock and roll fan and just one of the many good memories I have of Walt which come to mind often even to this day.
Janine Wheeler
August 29, 2020
Deepest sympathies to the Dolegowski family.
RIch Herron
August 28, 2020
A good friend, and many good memories. Cheers Walter!
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