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John D. Greenwald Sr.
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JOHN D. SR.
On Friday, January 16, 2004, age 74 of Jefferson Hills; beloved husband for 53 years of Ruth (Fleegle) Greenwald; son of the late Harry and Ethel (McGrew) Greenwald; loving father of John D. Greenwald Jr and his wife Joanne of Forward Twp and James R. Greenwald of Jefferson Hills; cherished grandfather of Justin, Jason, Chad and Jordan Greenwald; brother of Harry "Dutch" Greenwald of Elizabeth and Ross Greenwald of Jefferson Hills; also survived by many nieces and nephews. A retired Brick Layer by Trade, he was a member of Brick Layers Local # 9 and former member of the Jefferson Boro Planning Commission. Friends received in the PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 221 Second Street, Elizabeth 412-384-4344 Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday, Noon to 4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Services Monday at 12Noon in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Myers. Interment in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson Hills Library, 925 Old Clairton Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 or to Family Hospice Palliative Care, Ste 203, 250 Mt. Lebanon Blvd, Pgh PA 15234.
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Ed Utzig
January 25, 2004
To John and family,
Very sorry to hear that your father passed away. Hopefully, time will take some of the sorrow away and the happy memories will remain forever.
Sincerely,
Ed Utzig (MOC)
DEBBIE MCDEVITT
January 21, 2004
RUTH, JOHNNY, JOANNE, JIM, JUSTIN, JORDAN, JASON, AND CHAD
WHAT CAN I SAY? HE WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS. IT DOES NOT SEEM FAIR THAT GOOD PEOPLE HAVE TO SUFFER. HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST "GENTLE" MEN I KNEW. I WAS SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE HIM RECENTLY AND GOT TO SAY GOODBYE. RUTH - YOUR BOYS WILL TAKE GREAT CARE OF YOU (THEY LEARNED FROM THE BEST). REMEMBER THAT I AM ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.
LOVE
DEBBIE
Bill Balas
January 21, 2004
John,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I often reminisce of how your Mom amd Dad let us take over your house for our little jam sessions. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Shirley Early
January 18, 2004
Ruth, I know the pain of losing someone dear to you, and only time will soften the pain and grief.
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Cindy (Early) Hardisty
January 18, 2004
Ruth, John & Jim,
I was sorry to read of John's passing. Just want you to know you're in my thoughts.
Dave Plavchak
January 18, 2004
Jim and John,
Sorry to read of father's passing.I know that everyone who knew him will surely miss his presence.I am deeply sorry for your loss,God bless you. An old high school friend.
Beth Malady-Kelley
January 17, 2004
My Dear Ones,
I shall keep you in my heart and prayers during this time of your loss of John.
From a loving friend from Jim's childhood.
-(Mary) Beth Malady Kelley
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