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Joseph Bendel Obituary
JOSEPH J.
On Friday, October 24, 2003, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Oakland. Born in McKeesport, April 24, 1931, age 72, of McKeesport; son of the late Joseph J. and Margaret M. Dougherty Bendel; husband of Rosemary Dixon; father of Christina Venturini, of Greensburg, John, of Mt. Lebanon, Patrick, of Carnegie, Joseph, of South Side, Mary Rose Helffrich, of North Side, Mike, of North Side and Beth, of McKeesport; also five grandchildren; brother of Jim Bendel, of Greensburg. Friends will be received in the HUNTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1600 Coursin St., McKeesport, Sun. 6-9pm and Mon. 12-3pm & 6-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tues. at 10am in St. Peter Worship Center, St. Martin de Porres Parish. Interment will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to People Concerned for the Unborn Child, Angel Place, or the Carnegie Library of McKeesport.
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Melody Kalcevic
November 2, 2003
Mike and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
I really respect your father for the family man that he was. He really loved you all and made your well-being his number one priority.
I'm sure he left you with a world of gifts that you will carry with you through a lifetime and pass on to your own children someday.
JoAnn, Nick, Kristy & Liz Burton
October 28, 2003
To lose the head of your family is an explosion of unbearable grief. May Our God see you through this and hold you all in His loving arms.
Joe Bendel did a lot of wonderful things, but the three things I will remember most is:
1. His wonderful onion soup that he made for a family gathering of the Evangels when Beth, Kristy, and Liz were in the Passion Play together.
2. His coming to the Combined Federal Campaign Day of Caring at the McKeesport Rails to Trails Head. We were clearing the weeds and trees. He had offered assistance from the City and was pleased with the efforts of McKeesport High School. It was wonderful working with the teenagers, the City's Crew and talking to Joe, who was then mayor.
3. Seeing him at this year's St. Peter's (old name) Annual Fair with Chinese Auction Tickets sticking out of his hat. The sight was so wonderful, I just had to buy a few tickets. I didn't care if I won or not, and I didn't win. But I did get to see and talk to Joe again this year.
Sorry, I didn't mean to write a book. We felt so bad that we did not learn of his death until late last night when it was too late to make arrangements with work so our family could be with yours today.
Romona Hines
October 28, 2003
Mike & Family,
Please know that God is able to bring you comfort and peace.
Many blessings to you and your family.
Romona Hines
SALLY ROBINSON
October 27, 2003
TO THE BENDEL FAMILY, SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. I CAN STILL PICTURE HIM WALKING AT THE VARIOUS PARADES IN MCKEESPORT WITH SUCH PRIDE. HE LOVED THIS TOWN.
PLEASE ACCEPT MY CONDOLENCES. SALLY ROBINSON,DAUGHTER OF PAUL AND VIOLET DOUGHERTY.
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Micky Sullinger
October 27, 2003
To the Bendel family,
My prayers and toughts are with you all during this time of mourning. May you find comfort in the memories and love that you shared with Joe, and the promise of everlasting life through Christ Jesus.
In Deepest Sympathy
Mick Sullinger and Family
ANGELA PATTON
October 27, 2003
MIKE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I PRAY THAT YOU ALL FIND INNER PEACE AND COMFORT THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD.
ANGELA
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DANA HOGAN
October 27, 2003
FATHER GOD IN THE NAME OF JESUS
I PRAY THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL COMFORT
THE BENDEL FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. ALLOW FOR THE BENDEL FAMILY TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS PREPARED A PLACE FOR JOSEPH. THANK YOU FATHER GOD AND GLORY TO YOUR NAME.
AMEN.
Carla Cuffee
October 27, 2003
To the Bendel family may the Lord keep you in the hollow of his hands and comfort you in these times and that He may hear you when you call out to Him for guidance. Peace and Grace to your family.
Carla Cuffee
ROSEMARY MERIDETH
October 27, 2003
I'M SORRY ABOUT YOUR FATHER MIKE. WE WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU AT WORK. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Kathy Dougherty Ulokovic
October 26, 2003
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am very saddened by this news. Joe has done so much for my family and for the entire community. He will be greatly missed. Words cannot be found to express my sorrow. Please accept my condolences. Joe's cousin Kathy, daughter of Paul Dougherty.
Robert B. Brown, M.D.
October 26, 2003
Dear Rosemary and Family,
You have my most sincere sympathy. My prayers are with you and Joe.
rich moran
October 26, 2003
Dear members of the family, My deepest smpathy for your lose.Joe was a well liked man in all endeavors he encounteretd and will be surely missed.My prayers are with each and everyone.God bless. Sincerely, Rich Moran
Linda Kelly
October 26, 2003
Dear Beth:
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May God comfort you and your family during this sad time. May you have many happy memories of your dad in your heart. Linda and Tim Kelly from the Palisades in McKeesport.
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