Alexander F. "Sawney" Dempster Jr.

Alexander "Sawney" F. Dempster, Jr.
Age 79, of Lakemont Farms, formerly of Carnegie and Greentree, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was born on September 18, 1945 to the late Alexander and Sara (Story) Dempster, Sr. in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Freda (Wheeler) Dempster, his daughter, Casey Dempster (Tom) Fitzpatrick, his son, Alexander F. (Cynthia DeLotto) Dempster, III, his grandchildren, Jack, Gavin, Alexander, Quinn, Ella and Henry, and his siblings, Michael (Del) Dempster and Sally (Steve) Buchanan. Mr. Dempster was an American History Teacher at Chartiers Valley School District for over 35 years until his retirement, where he was also the Basketball coach for many years. He was particularly passionate about golf and also enjoyed playing a game with close friends and family. Alex was also very loyal to his Pittsburgh roots and was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan. Most of all, he was a very proud family man. His favorite title of all was "Pap". He will be dearly missed by all. Funeral arrangements by BEINHUAERS. Friends and Family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd. McMurray 724-941-3211 on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 3-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30AM at St. Catherine of Laboure Parish, St. Louise deMarillac Church, 320 McMurray Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Please meet at Church. Inurnment to follow at Melrose Cemetery, Bridgeville. In memory of Mr. Dempster's unwavering kindness, memorial contributions may be made to Light of Life (https://www.lightoflife.org/). To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alexander "Sawney" F. Dempster, Jr., please visit our floral store.