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Jack Mahramas Obituary

Jack Mahramas, 82, of Carnegie, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

He was born November 8, 1940, in Canonsburg, to James and Anna Florian Mahramas.

On September 21, 1974, he married the love of his life, Nancy Riggs, in Pittsburgh.

Jack was a member of the popular vocal harmony group, The Four Coins, who had several successful records in the 1950's and 60's and toured 48 weeks a year for almost two decades. They performed in the world's top clubs in Las Vegas, the Copacabana and Latin Quarter in New York, the Palladium in London, The Fountain Blue Hotel in Miami, and clubs in Atlantic City. The group also made appearances on popular television shows including: The Ed Sullivan Show, The Mike Douglas Show and multiple appearances on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.

Jack was a humble and kind man, and exuded a coolness that always made him approachable. Jack was extremely patient and was always there to listen or offer words of wisdom. Known affectionately as "Moo" or "Spleen," Jack had a piercing sense of humor that will forever endure.

Jack was a proud husband, father, Pappou and brother.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy; sons, Nicholas (Jaime) and Ryan; grandsons, Ethan, Elijah and Jonas; siblings, George Mahramas, Sylvia Mahramas and Donald Mahramas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Mahramas, his brother, Michael Mahramas; and his sister, Katherine Mahramas Painter.

As per Jack's request, no funeral service will be held.

Donations in Jack's memory can be made to Gallagher Hospice: https://gallagherhospice.com/support-us/gallagher-foundation/

Gallagher Hospice, 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 401B, Bridgeville, PA 15017.





To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Observer-Reporter on Jun. 28, 2023.

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Bobby Shawn

June 30, 2023

My Sympathy to the Family. Jack was a long time friend and a Great Man. He will always be remembered. God Bless.

Pete and Gerry Graziotto

June 28, 2023

Thank you for so many wonderful years of entertainment...we went to many of your concerts and enjoyed them... Jack helped us when we were building our house with paint and paper at Sternbergers, McMurray... our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Pete and Gerry Graziotto

jamo pihakis

June 28, 2023

A FRIEND HIS WHOLE LIFE AND A GREAT FAMILY MAN. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL.

Denise (Cyprowski) Holub

June 28, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Nancy you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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