IRENE E. POLLAK

IRENE E. POLLAK obituary, Duquesne, PA

IRENE E. POLLAK

IRENE POLLAK Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2018.
POLLAK
IRENE E.
Age 88, of West Mifflin, on February 15, 2018, at the home of her daughter. Irene was a member of St. Joseph Church and their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was the first participant of Community Life in McKeesport and cut the ribbon at their grand opening where she spent countless hours. She played the ukulele and enjoyed arts and crafts and polka parties. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Tankovits) Basista. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Pollak; mother of Joseph (Carole) Pollak of West Mifflin, Debbie (Jimbo) Kopay, with whom she resided, Vicki (Terry) Davis of Westmoreland City and the late Kenneth Pollak. She was the grandmother of Jon Spiewak, Jessie (Jay) Kopay, Joey (Jim) Sapp, Misty (Dave) DeRiggi, Natalie (Tony) Leber, Kenny (Julie) Pollak; great- grandmother of Desiree, Keirston, Madelyn, Skyler, Trinity, Rocco, Austin, Anthony, Mia, Avery and KJ; stepsister of Frank Basista of Florida. Visitation on Monday, February 19, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Irene's family would like to thank the staff at Community Life for the exceptional care and love given to Irene.

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February 19, 2018

Dear Pollak and Kopay families -
So sorry to hear of this passing. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers and know that other's are thinking of you during this time.
Ginnie Lape and Family

John & Cheryl Freshwater & family

February 17, 2018

Sending our deepest sympathy to Debbie, Jimbo and family. Your care and dedication to your Mother has been remarkable. It is very hard to be a caregiver when they need around the clock care. We hope the wonderful memories of your Mother give you peace at this time.

Jessie

February 17, 2018

I love you grammy. My heart is broken. I know you're at peace, but I'm very stubborn and I want you here. I miss you so much already. A bushel and a peck. ❤❤❤❤

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