Joseph Muza

Joseph Muza

Joseph Muza Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 12, 2019.
Joseph Stephen Muza, 82, passed away peacefully in his home, on Monday, August 12, 2019, at the side of his loving and caring wife, Geraldine (Zbozny), married 60 years, together 62 years. It was a solemn end to a four year battle with cancer. Joe was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 12, 1936, to Barbara (Zgurich) and John Muza; and was brother to Rose Shiring, Mary Slezak, Annie Baehr, Stevie Muza, Dorothy Potash, Theresa McFarland, and Carol Campbell. He went to South High and was the starting point guard of the 1955 City Championship basketball team for District 8/9/10 as well as quarterback of the football team. He spent two years in the Army, and then 32 years in the Pittsburgh steel mills working for J&L Steel and then LTV Steel. He was a loving father, who led by example with his strong work-ethic, willingness to share his wisdom and knowledge and never ending compassion for others. He was a great friend to many and was always there to help, no matter what you needed or the time of day. Joe was probably the guy who stopped to help you change your tire the last time you got a flat. He was rarely idle and always had a project to work on in the house, garden, or garage. In 2011, he moved to Central Florida to enjoy his retirement in the sunshine and spend time with his daughter, Roseann (Muza) Emmons, son-in-law, Art Emmons, and two loving grand-daughters, Sophia and Lydia. Our cherished memories of him will live on in our hearts, minds and souls forever. Private services were held for immediate family only.

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August 6, 2023

Darcy MillerBuyaki posted to the memorial.

August 6, 2022

Darcy miller posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2020

Darcy Miller posted to the memorial.

Darcy MillerBuyaki

August 6, 2023

Another year has gone by without Joe Muza in it. I pray his family’s grieving has transformed into wonderful memories of their life with this unusually wonderful man. May God hold him as highly as his family and friends.

Darcy miller

August 6, 2022

On the anniversary of this great mans passing, I fondly reminisce of his Gentle Giant way of leading a bunch us labor oafs. He is greatly missed by those who knew him, and heartbroken to those who had the honor of calling him a friend. May the memories of his life continue to creep into our minds to bring us smiles of comfort us in his absence.

Darcy Miller

December 30, 2020

I had the honor of working for Joe Muza at the LTV Hazelwood plant for a few years prior to its closing and the privilege of calling him a friend. They don’t make them like Joe these days and he will be missed by many

August 27, 2019

My name is Cush Zabinski. I was on the basketball team and the football team with Joe. at South High school in Pittsburgh. He was a good classmate and excellent basketball player on a championship team. I am pleased to hear He had a good life and a successful family. I am very sorry to here of His passing as We are of the same age. God Bless Joe's family.

bruce shiring

August 21, 2019

My Uncle Joe was always available to help me at my business when i was swamped. he would show up work, never stopping for anything and quietly leave when all was completed. after they moved to Fl. he would call and check in just to see how i was doing. I'll miss him stopping in just to chat on his way to Home Depot to pick up supplies for another project he was working on
He was a man's man strong, gentle and always helping

Bruce

Art Emmons

August 20, 2019

Miss you Pap I learned more from you than anyone in my adult life! I'll never forget your constant willingness to lend a helping hand and never quit attitude.

Most of all, I'll remember your stories and matter-of-fact approach to everything:

Favorite Story: Kids today have it easy with all the phones, laptops, etc. We didn't have much of anything, so we had to be inventive/resourceful. We'd play stick ball with old tree limb and a rock. The hotter the day the better because the asphalt was made from tar. As the road heated up, the tar would soften and small pools would form. We'd just grab some it and roll it around in our hands to form a ball and then chew it like bubblegum.


Tellin' it like it is: First family picnic, just started dating Rose and playing a friendly game of backyard volleyball. After my one-handed spike for the point, Pap and I got into a little debate on the rules of "pick-up volleyball". Pap landed the dismount with this little gem: Hey Buddy, I'm not asking you what you think, I'm asking you what you KNOW! Debate OVER - Joe Wins!

Tough as nails: On too many occasions, Joe had a propensity for displaying a pain tolerance that seemed super-human. Over the 23 years I knew him, I witnessed many times a hammer meeting a thumb with a force that created an instant bruise. He would just move his hand and keep on hammering. Umm...Pap, how's the thumb feeling? What? Come on Art, Get me another 2X4. Okay...never mind. Or countless times seeing him coming in from the yard with streams of blood running down his arm or leg from cuts that went unnoticed. Hey Pap, what happened to your arm/leg? What? Oh, I must have scraped it. It'll be fine. Okay...never mind.

I could go on forever!

You were a one-of-a-kind, great man Joe, who provided many life-lessons to everyone you met; especially to me, Rose and your granddaughters, Sophia and Lydia. I will keep you in my heart, thoughts and prayers for eternity.

Love,

Art

Valerie Pagan

August 20, 2019

Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to the family of Joe Muza. May the memories you shared with him get you through this difficult time. Valerie Pagan & Scott Seal

August 20, 2019

Our prayers and deepest condolences go out to the family of Joe Muza. May the memories that you shared with him get you through this difficult time. Valerie Pagan & Scott Seal

mike lanick

August 20, 2019

I know Joe will greatly be missed. He was one of the cool guys that a guy like me looked up to.Always had a kind word , a true gentleman

Joe and Diane Drzazynski

August 13, 2019

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

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