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JOHN BRUSICK Obituary
Age 88, owner of "The Elbow Room" in McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. Jack's business card that was printed after the 50th anniversary of the opening of The Elbow Room read "50 years here and gone...but the memories carry on". It was 88 years for Elbow Jack's life and is now 59 years for the restaurant. Come share his story and yours of good times at the Elbow Room. For an interesting insight into Jack and his generation please visit www.post-gazette.com/life/dining/2015/03/06/87-year-old-McKeesport-restaurant-owner-This-place-is-my-life/stories/201503060011. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, February 11, 2016, from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, PA 15236. A private service and burial will take place at the convenience of Jack's family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jack's name may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To express condolences or share memories online, please visit:
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Emily Murphy
February 17, 2016
I don't even know where to begin. I started working for Jack 10 years ago. He taught me so much about business and life. Over the years we developed a great friendship. I could talk to him about anything. He taught me how to play gin and blackjack and we went to the casino often. He would let me drive his car and tell the valet drivers that I was his chauffer. He never realized how many lives he touched and it is great to read all of these memories. R.I.P. Old Man. until we meet again.
Kathy S.
February 16, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Jack's Elbow Room family of employees. A sad, sad loss. The restaurant's ambiance won't be the same without him...
Karen Quigley Mognet
February 13, 2016
Good Bye My Friend, You Will Never Be For gotten, You Will Always Be Captain Jack. Your Friend, Karen Quigley Mognet
George Hart
February 11, 2016
I will truly miss his portrait smile when I visit the Elbow Room after an evening at the McKeesport Little Theater.
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Brittney Roth
February 10, 2016
Jack, you were a great boss, friend and mentor in my life. I will miss you dearly.
You are not suffering from sickness anymore and in a beautiful place where you can look upon us everyday.
Gene Urbanski
February 10, 2016
Jack,
Thanks for memories and good dining. You were a dedicated owner and you deserve to rest in peace with the Lord.
Gene and Mickey Urbanski
Gary Cartia
February 10, 2016
Jack,you were a good man and friend to all,you will be deeply missed,may you rest in peace my friend.
R D
February 10, 2016
Sorry for you loss.
Bernie Pucka
February 9, 2016
RIP Jack my Friend. You surely will be missed by your employees, other members of the association, and the entire liquor industry. You've been a great Friend to me and the Allegheny County Tavern Association!
Bernie Pucka
February 9, 2016
RIP Jack, my member, my friend. You will surely be missed by everyone, your employees, other members, and the entire Liquor industry. You have been a loyal member and a great friend of the Allegheny County Tavern Association.
patty Kemp
February 9, 2016
Sorry for your loss rest in peace
Laura
February 9, 2016
Sure will miss Elbow Jack. My husband used to service Jack's Imperials at Standard Auto until they closed. He always brought his car in on Saturdays.
We started going to the Elbow Room shortly after it opened and still go there today. Our daughter and her family go there also. No matter what we order we always get a pizza with pepperoni. They are the best around and have the best pepperoni on them. We always loved the breadsticks. His Mom and sister made the red devil's food ice cream cake and it was delicious. A lot of times they were sold out of it because it was a very popular dessert. My husband always ordered the same thing--his 2 favorites-pepperoni pizza and a Western Melt. I loved the breaded pork chops and garlic sticks.
The Elbow Room was a great place to eat.
February 9, 2016
RIP Jack. Always a pleasure to be in your place. Kathy and I used to come in every Wednesday. Our anniversary is the same as yours. Hope the girls can carry on. Ken Wojcik
February 9, 2016
The Elbow Room will never be quite the same without Jack walking through and chatting up the customers. He was a great guy and the Elbow Room is an awesome hometown hangout that hopefully will continue to be.
Deb Cipriani
Becky
February 9, 2016
RIP Elbow Jack. My children grew up on the famous pizza and your breaded pork chops dinner. My husband used to get these when I was working the evening shift. He would treat the kids and they just really looked forward to dinner on those evenings and loved the food. You will be missed by so many:( Memory eternal.
Jackie Szymarek
February 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. God Bless Him.
Rest in Peace Jack
Sharyn Bertoty
February 9, 2016
I Love The Elbow Room! It was our stop after Tuesday night Choir Rehearsal for St. Martin de Porres Parish. Great food...Great people...Great Jack! On September 1, 2001, my sister was in a serious car accident. While she was hospitalized and at home recovering, I'd bring her Elbow Room pizza and Juanita, Chris, or Jack would write a message on the box to cheer her up. December 26th was the first day she could go out of the house and where did she want to go? The Elbow Room. I packed her wheelchair and off we went. Everybody there was so glad to see her. We had pizza, snack plate, chef salad...anything she wanted and, of course, many drinks. When the bill came (nearly $100.00), Jack came over and said that it was on him. It was his welcome back gift to my sister. That's the kind of man Jack was. Rest in Peace Elbow Jack! You are loved and will be sorely missed!
Toni Byrnes
February 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. To all of Jack's family and workers at the erkbow room.I was carols daughter.god bless you all.
Kathy Bowser
February 9, 2016
Jack you will surely be m missed sitting on your corner stool smiling and joking with us. R.I.P. my friend.
Nicole Bryan
February 9, 2016
Forever in our hearts
Donn Nemchick
February 9, 2016
Jack was an icon in Tenth Ward...he was a savvy business man and a generous friend. As young guys in the late 60's we all anticipated him buying a new high end car every other year. On a Friday night we looked forward to sitting down to eat one of the Elbow Room's famous square pizzas, sliced "bite size." Rest in Peace "Elbow Jack."
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