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JAMES FRANCIS PRENDERGAST
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JAMES PRENDERGAST Obituary
Age 82, of Bethel Park, on August 11, 2019 passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of 54 years to Mary Kay (Reinstadtler) Prendergast; loving father of James J. (Dianne), René (Sean) Obergfell, Beth (Michael) Muehlbauer, Michael and Brian; proud Grandpap of Carter, Olivia, Ethan, Reagan, Rachael, Paige and Eliza; brother of Carolyn, the late Roy (Claudia), Patricia (Ted) Todd, and Russell (Christine); loved by many nieces and nephews. Jim honorably served in the US Air Force and was a proud member of IBEW Local #5. In 2003, Jim retired from the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education after 35 years and was also a member of the South Park Men's Senior Golf League. Friends welcomed on Friday, August 16, 2019 at St. Thomas More Church, 126 Fort Couch Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (412-833-0031), where visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Interment with Military Honors in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Little Sister's of the Poor. Funeral arrangements entrusted to FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park (opposite Macy's South Hills Village). Condolences may be left at www.slaterfuneral.com
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Michael M
August 15, 2019
To anyone that does not know James Prendergast, allow me to tell you about him. To those that do know him, you will see the truth about what I will say. James is the most loving and compassionate FAMILY man that I will ever know. He loved his wife, children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, and extended family to heaven and back ! He always was so proud of them and a smile always came across his face when he talked about them. James has always been there for all of us, and he will never be forgotten!! Thank you for leading by example and we will miss your love! Rest in peace til we all meet again.
Jim Pierce
August 15, 2019
Rest in peace.
A friend
Patty Jo Elstner
August 15, 2019
To the entire Prendergast family, my deepest sympathy to you all. I remember Jim and all the family when they lived on the same street growing up. I have a lot of great memories! May God give you comfort in the days and may your memories bring you comfort. Love, Patty
Mary Alice Jansen
August 14, 2019
Our sympathy to all of Jim's family from his St.George School friends.
Bill Jansen,. Class of 56
Mary Alice Michener Jansen,
Class of 58
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