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Walter Bleil Obituary
WALTER G. ESQ.
Age 56 of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday January 30, 2007 beloved son of Clare Bleil of Cape May, NJ and the late Walter E. Bleil; beloved father of Lisa, Jessica and Elizabeth Bleil formerly of Mt. Lebanon. Husband of Terri (Rose) Bleil; brother of Eileen Nusser of Cape May, NJ; Walter had a long and distinguished legal career. He was a 1972 graduate and valedictorian of Villonova University and a 1975 Harvard law school graduate. Walter had extensive litigation and appellate experience. He appeared before the Supreme Court Case of the great American Federal Savings and Loan vs Novotny 1979. Walter also appeared before the U.S. Court of Appeals, the Pennsylvania Supreme Courts, the Superior and Commonwealth Courts. Walter served on several boards including past chairman of the board of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Amen Corner, American Diabetes Assoc. and Neighborhood Legal Services. He was an adjunct Professor of St. Francis University Graduate School of Industrial Relations. He also served of counsel to the Law Firm of Goldberg, Kamin and Garvin, he was a long time partner of Reed Smith & past attorney to Doepken Keevekan & Weiss. Family and friends welcome Thursday 6-9pm and Fri. 2-4 and 7-9pm. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. Mass of Christian burial Saturday 1:00 PM in Our Lady Grace Church. Interment Private. Memorial contributions may be donated in Walter's name to the American Diabetes Association.
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Thomas Duespohl
May 24, 2007
I just heard the very sad news from the Pitinis. Please accept my condolences.
Dale Ginter
May 3, 2007
Dear Mrs. Bleil and Daughters,
News of Walter's passing just got to me. I knew Walter as "Chip" (we were "Chip & Dale" like the cartoon characters) when we grew up together on Bon Aire Drive between 1959 and 1968.
Even though you may have no idea who I am please accept my condolences on your loss of Walter.
Best wishes,
Dale Ginter
Boyhood friend and High School Classmate of Walter
DAVID PITINI
February 7, 2007
Dear Terri & the girls, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories keep you strong to walk tall with the pride of life that Walt had. Let peace take the place of pain in knowing your love will last forever. Our Deepest Sympathy's are with you.
Love, David, Michelle, Anthony & Katelyn Pitini
Ali Grumet
February 6, 2007
Mrs. Bleil, Lisa, Jessie, and Beth,
I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Let the memories of him live on forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Emmy Grumet
February 5, 2007
Lisa, Jessie, Beth and Mrs Bleil,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Steve Jordan
February 5, 2007
Terri:
I just learned of Walt's passing over the weekend. If you remember, we sat in front of you at the symphony for many years. Walt was a gem, a great attorney, but a better human being. I will always treasure having had a professional relationship with him, and pray that your many years of happiness together will provide you comfort and strength.
Tim Howard
February 4, 2007
Jessie, Lisa and family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all at this time. I know it's hard, but try to be strong. God bless.
Kristy Jacobs
February 3, 2007
Lisa, Jesse, Beth and Mrs. Bleil,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Your dad was a wonderful man and I have many wonderful memeories from your house throughout the years. Your dad is now with you everyday where ever you may go. I love you guys!
Stella Cindrich
February 3, 2007
Dear Terri,Lisa,Beth, and Jessie,
I am so sorry to hear of Walt's death. My thoughts have been with you all week. Especially today.
Love,
Stella Cindrich
Mimi Cochran
February 3, 2007
Dear Beth,
We are so sorry for your great loss. You,your Mom and sisters are in our thoughts and prayers.
We send our love and our deepest sympathy.
Chuck and Mimi Cochran
Scott & April Janicki
February 3, 2007
Eileen, Terry, Lisa, Jessie & Beth,
We were very sorry to hear about Walt. Whenever we think of him, we always remember him with a smile on his face, full of laughter and with such a positive aura around him. We know he is in a better place now but we'll truly miss him.
Greg & Kathy Janicki
February 2, 2007
Terri, We are keeping you in our prayers for peace with your loss and strength to help your girls through the loss of their dad.
Laurel (Romney) Barile
February 2, 2007
I knew Walter in high school and college. He was so very vital, remarkably keen and confident! Catholic and catholic... It sounds as if he lived his adult life fully and richly. I am sorry for his passing; he was a light in the world. God keep you.
Lila de Klaver
February 2, 2007
Walt was a gracious gentlman with demonstrated passionate leadership. He always wore a smile and spoke encouraging kind words to many of us. So sorry for your loss. May your memories and friends bring comfort to you in the times ahead.
Collegiate YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
Greg, Lisa, Emily and Joshua Janicki
February 2, 2007
Eileen,Terry, Lisa, Jessie& Beth,
We are sorry to hear about your Brother Walt, Husband/Your Dad. Girls-Hold onto all that your Dad has shared with you. Your relationships' with GOD is what will give you peace. Love Greg& Lisa
Susan Cain
February 2, 2007
Lisa,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please know you will all be in my prayers during this trying time. Stay strong.
Linda Pitini
February 2, 2007
Eileen, Terri and girls,
I pray that Our Lord holds all of you up and strengthens you, during this difficult time, and that His peace and presence will bring you comfort.
Rosemarie Mahone
February 2, 2007
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Walter G. Bleil, I only knew him briefly due to his agreement to help me at a crucial time with a difficult case. Immediately, I was drawn to him because of his humor, patience, and genuine warmth. He had such grace.
Joe Kleppick
February 2, 2007
Terri and family
Im so sorry for the loss of your husband. i knew him from Amen Corner where i was a member since 2005. He was a nice guy and will be missed
Sincerely
Joe Kleppick
Kathie Pitini-Copenhaver
February 1, 2007
Dear Teri and girls,
We are so sorry to hear of Walts passing. There are no words that will take away the sorrow you are feeling, only time and faith in Our Lord will ease your pain. Our Deepest Sympathy's are with you all.
Kathie Pitini-Copenhaver,Kirsten and Kelsey Pitini
Kathy & Greg Janicki
February 1, 2007
Lisa, Jessie& Beth, Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about your Dad. We have many fond memories of our fun times together at the shore. May God give you peace during this difficult time. Love. Your cousins, Greg & Kathy
Dianne Tuck
February 1, 2007
To Lisa and all the Bliel Family, we extend our sympathy in your loss. In His love,
The Tuck Family
Bobbie Patton
February 1, 2007
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. May memories warm your hearts during this difficult time. God Bless.
Stephanie Pampena
February 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy and my prayers are with Walt's family. I knew Walt from Reed Smith and he was one of the nicest people I knew. He always had a smile (and a smart comment!) for me. Please know that your husband, dad, brother, uncle, etc. was well-loved by all who knew him. Again, my prayers are with your during this difficult time.
Tammy Myers-Putman
February 1, 2007
I was so saddened to hear of Walts passing. Actually I was just thinking about him the other day. I knew him from Costanzos. We used to talk about different types of music all of the time. He did have an amazing CD collection. I remember when he told me that he got rid of all of his vinyl records and I just couldn't believe it. I still tell people about that to this day. My most sincere condolences to Terri and the girls. Terri I met you once a long time ago at Constanzos. I'm so terribly sorry. Even though I hadn't seen him in a very long time I've thought about him often and I will miss him.
MARTY BROCCO
February 1, 2007
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. WALT WAS SUCH A FINE MAN. HE WILL BE MISSED.
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
MARTY BROCCO
SOUTH HILLS YMCA (RETIRED)
Mike Cindrich
February 1, 2007
I am extremely sorry to hear of the loss of my uncle, Walt Bleil. My deepest regards go out to the entire Bleil family, and to all of those who knew Uncle Walt. He will be missed by us all.
Christina Cindrich
February 1, 2007
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Uncle Walt's death. It will be the little things that you will remember...the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter, (and his amazing cd collection!!!) Although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that will help to push away the pain and bring back your smiles again! Please know how much all of you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all.
Love you so much,
Christina
Jan Stiehler
February 1, 2007
Dear Mrs. Bleil and family,
I was shocked to hear of Walt's passing and I can only hope that our Lord eased his passing with love, grace, dignity and comfort. I knew him through Reed Smith, and he always had a smile and a kind word for his co-workers. May our Lord sustain you all through your time of grief, and may you see Walt's smile in every ray of sunshine that our Lord and Savior sends your way.
Bob Garber
February 1, 2007
Terri,
Our deepest sympathies to the girls and you. The love, support, and closeness of your family will be a blessing to each of you in this painful transition and passage.
Sincerely,
Bob Garber
Carolyn Farrier
February 1, 2007
My sincere condolences to Terri, Lisa, Jessica and Beth and the rest of Walt's family. I was truly shocked and very, very sad to hear of Walt's passing. My thoughts and, more importantly, my prayers are with all of you during this very sad time. I have very fond memories of Walt -- he was my very first boss when I started working as a legal secretary at Reed Smith. At 19, I was fresh out of business school and, upon gaining employment at Reed Smith, was assigned to work for Walt -- and continued to work for him for the next 14 years. He was one of the nicest people I have had the opportunity to work for. Please take comfort in knowing that Walt is in the best place he can be -- with our Almighty God in heaven. Again, my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Dana DelMonaco
February 1, 2007
Jessie- Lisa, Beth and Ms. Bleil-
So sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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