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James Liptak Obituary
James C. Liptak, age 64, of Northside, Pittsburgh, went to the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2025. Beloved Husband of Star Joy Liptak; Father of Shane (Lindsay) Liptak and James M. Liptak; Step Father of Kim, Lisa, Jay, Joe, Ann, and Bubba; Grandfather of Shane, Jr., Shanea, Blaise, Mila, Justin, James, Carole, Brandon, and dozens of other Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren; Son of the late Charles and Dolores Liptak; Brother of Debbie, Denise, Chuckie, Dave, Charlene, Sean, and the late Dolly, Denny, Bobby, and Mikey.
Relatives and friends will be received on Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue at Davis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 where a Blessing Service will be held at 7:00 pm following the Visitation. Private Interment will take place at a later date.
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