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JUDGE JAMES RUSSELL McGREGOR Sr.
JUDGE JAMES RUSSELL McGREGOR Sr.
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JUDGE McGREGOR Obituary
Peacefully on Tuesday May 25, 2010, surrounded by family and friends, of Edgewood, beloved husband of the Honorable Ruth Woodside Pickering McGregor; loving father of Gretchen Venkatesh and her husband Kishnan of India and Pecos, NM, J. Russell McGregor Jr. and his wife Jacqui Kearney of Rector, Michelle McGregor Smith and her husband Eric of Rector, Mark McGregor of San Francisco, Katherine Ulrich of Brooklyn NY, Kelly Pickering and her husband Stephen of Frenchtown NJ, Kirk Pickering and his wife Susie of Nashville TN; dear grandfather of Samantha, James III, Morgan, Storey and Mira; brother of Jean Martinsen, Jack McGregor, and Janice Wren. The Honorable Judge is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Friends recieved 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. FRIDAY ONLY at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME INC., 7441 Washington Street, Swissvale. A memorial service will be held at the Buelah Presbyterian Church, Churchill on Saturday at 11 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions in the Judges memory to Suzanne Hill Alfano Endowment for Lung Cancer Research University of Pittsburgh, Cancer Institute Development Department, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa 15232. The Nied Funeral Home is a proud member of the Good Grief Center.
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Phoebe Wooding
June 26, 2010
Judge McGregor was wonderful to my family and me. When we lost our dog, Buddy, and both my husband and daughter were inconsolable, he came one Saturday morning, picked us up and took us to Animal Friends. We found our beagle, Barney, that day, and when Barney ran into a little bit of trouble with the law (he loves to escape), Judge McGregor came to our rescue. He was a wonderful man, and he will be greatly missed.
Pat Wilshire-Hyams
May 31, 2010
Jim McGregor, I know your brother will be sorely missed by many. You have my deepest sympathy.
Pat Wilshire Hyams
Sally Kaye
May 30, 2010
Michelle and Russell: Your dad was a fundamental player in my professional life, it seems like last week that he took me in as his intern. I loved him dearly, and am saddened for us all at his loss. My deepest sympathies to you and the family.
Bob Cheek, Jr.
May 30, 2010
We have lost one of the greatest guys, Juges and golfers, ever..."The Judge" Jim Mcgregor...He will be missed greatly by many.
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Norma Chase
May 28, 2010
Judge McGregor was utterly devoid of pretense. I will miss him.
Here's my favorite story about him:
I was watching a nonjury trial in his courtroom. He had an old Achilles' tendon injury that had suddenly started acting up, and he was hopping back and forth between chambers and the bench.
During a recess, I said to defense counsel (Tim Sheerer) "Talk about a kangaroo court!"
When the trial resumed, the first thing Tim said was "I think the Court should know that it has been referred to as a 'kangaroo court.'" Then he turned around and looked straight at me.
It was taken in the spirit meant.
Patty Popek
May 28, 2010
Russ,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. I know how close you were and I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. May your many memories comfort you as you mourn his loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and sympathy,
Patty Popek
May 28, 2010
Not only his loving family but the entire community has lost a great, humane person. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed by many.
Marvin Fein
Judge Jim Flaherty
May 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the clan McGregor. I share your grief deeply. I loved and admired him as my fraternal "big brother" for over sixty years as we shared our love of sports, college, fraternity, politics and each other. We should all be extremely proud of having been blesed with such a good person. I sincerely regret that distance and family responsibilites prevent me from attending the funeral but I will always treasure his friendship as I remember him in my prayers. May he rest in peace.
Paul J. McArdle
May 28, 2010
I first knew Judge McGregor back in the early 1980s when I represented public defender clients in the Court of Common Pleas. It was always a relief to walk into his courtroom. Always he was fair. Always he did things right. He was a fine judge.
Eight decades is too short a time for such a man.
May 28, 2010
Dear Aunt Ruth and the McGregor Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed spending time with Jim. It was a gift to spend Mother's Day and the boy's birthday with Jim. He will most certainly be missed and remembered!
Love,
Kim, Kevin, Madison, Abby, Kemmer Jane and Alex Ifft
Joseph Kleppick
May 28, 2010
The McGregor Family,
Judge was a very nice guy and he was also very humble. he welcomed me as a member of amen corner when i joined in 2005. He was very nice to me and he will be missed.
Sincerely
Joe Kleppick
Amen Corner Member
May 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to your family,
The Family of Larry Dettore
michele weatherly
May 28, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of this great judge and man. I was privileged to know him. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Jeanne Crichlow
May 28, 2010
Dear Michelle and family:
On behalf of the Crichlow family, we want to give our deepest sympathy for the passing of your dear dad, Judge McGregor. May all of you cherish the good memories.
May 28, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are so happy we got to see you in early April.
Lynne, Chris, Laurie, and John Bryan, Jr.
May 28, 2010
Ruth and the McGregor family
You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of this fine gentleman.
sam, carole merriman
May 28, 2010
With deep and sincere sympathy.
The Leistner Family
Paul and Jean Sacco
May 27, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
William Sutter
May 27, 2010
All the best to the McGregor family. The loss of Judge is truly a sad day for us all, and may we all remember and celebrate the the person that he was.
May 27, 2010
Dear McGregor Family and Friends,
What a dear man! He always had a welcoming smile, often a good story and he made everyone he met feel better for knowing him. He'll always be young, fun-loving and healthy in my memories. He was a great supporter and friend to Pete Flaherty!
Paul Beck and I are sorry he and the family had to go thru so much suffering.
Prayers for all,
Paul A. & Nancy Flaherty Beck
Judge Cheryl Lynn Allen
May 27, 2010
To the McGregor Family:
May I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family over the loss of Judge McGregor, a wonderful man. I pray that the fondest memories you have together will give you peace and strength during this time. With warm regards.
Judge Cheryl Lynn Allen
May 27, 2010
To the McGregor Family:
I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family for the loss of a great man, Judge McGregor. I pray that the fondest memories you have together will give you peace and strength during this time. With warm regards.
Chris McShane
May 27, 2010
My heart goes out to the entire family, cancer cannot take away his spirit, it cannot touch how remember him, and his giant smile will always carry through. Judge you will be missed.
Lisa Gartner-Nintze
May 27, 2010
Michelle, you and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Lisa from PMA
Ray Allen
May 27, 2010
Kindest regards & sympathy to Jim McGregor's family & very many friends. I have many very special memories of a very special guy.
Lynne Damianos
May 27, 2010
Ruth and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed Jim's big smile and grand stories.
With warm regards . . .
May 27, 2010
Dear Russell and Michelle: I was saddened to read of the unfortunate passing of your father. Please accept my condolences on the loss of a great jurist, golfer, HCI-supporter, crossword puzzle solver, Bench-Bar Big Show cast-mate, and friend. I could not agree with him more: "Cancer Sucks!"- Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill/Shadyside
May 27, 2010
Ruthly- Jim has made the world brighter for so many, he will be deeply missed. My prayers are with you, him and all of your family. Hugs, Loraine
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