DONALD G. PFERDEHIRT

PFERDEHIRT DONALD G.
On May 18, 2011, of McCandless Twp., he was suddenly called to the Lord. He was a devoted husband of 51 years to Dolly (Staresenic) Pferdehirt. He was blessed with five children, Donald (Selda) Pferdehirt (Houston, TX), Donna (Michael) Polito (Glenshaw), Douglas (Jeanine) Pferdehirt (Houston, TX), Deann (James) Kasper (McCandless), David Pferdehirt (Philadelphia, PA); adoring Pap of Melisa (Joseph) Rosenthal, Lara, Rachel, Eve, Juliette Pferdehirt, Sarah, Nicholas, Hannah Polito, and Gillian, Nicholas, Allison Kasper. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Rose Pferdehirt. He is survived by one brother, Harry Pferdehirt. Don graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and achieved an outstanding career as a CPA. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He served generously on numerous Board of Directors including Holy Family Institute, School for the Blind, and Kingsley Associates. He was a member of St. Sebastian Church's Finance Council for over 45 years and was an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. His greatest gift was showing his grandchildren a faith-filled life and by supporting them as their #1 sports sideline fan. Family and friends will be received at T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, North Hills, on Saturday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Sebastian Church in Ross, Monday, 10 a.m.. He will be forever missed. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to Lupus Foundation PA, 100 W. Station Square Drive, Suite 1920, Pgh., PA 15219 or Holy Family Institute, 8235 Ohio River Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15202.
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