John Augustin "Skip/Digger" Fauth
John Augustin "Skip/Digger" Fauth
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Age 91, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Virginia for 68 years. Loving father of Deborah Fauth, Linda Bryner, Denise (Phil) Grosse, Lisa (Michael) Crapis and Charlene (James) Suchy. Proud grandfather of twelve, great grandfather of fourteen, and great-great grandfather of one. Son of the late Augustin and Mary (Farrell) Fauth. Brother of Mary Loeffler and the late Marjorie Hester and Richard Fauth. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cherished friends, family and neighbors. John proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army from 1954-1957. He worked as the chief auditor for the city in the controller's office and as the vice president of the Meadow's Racetrack. He also was co-founder of chips and bits. Arrangements by BEINHAUER. Friends received at Beinhauer's Funeral Home, 2630 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh on Sunday, April 10 from 3:00p to 7:00p. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Theresa of Kolkata Parish, Church of the Resurrection, 1100 Creedmore Avenue, Pittsburgh on Monday, April 11 at 12:00 pm. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.
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Candace Radel
April 10, 2022
Digger, I will always remember what a good person and boss you were when I worked at the Meadows. You made if a fun place to work yet we knew we had to toe the line.
You lived a long and good life. You loved your family unconditionally.
My deepest sympathy to you wife, children and grandchildren, great grandchildren &/great-great grandchild. Rest In Peace but don´t forget to look up your old friends and have a party in Heaven.
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