Michael F. McElligott

Michael F. McElligott obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Michael F. McElligott

Michael McElligott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes - Peters Township - McMurray on Oct. 1, 2025.
After a short illness, on August 8, 2025, age 89, of McMurray. Predeceased by his cherished wife Joanne (Henry) McElligott, and by his siblings and in-laws Sally Gemperle (Jim), Danny McElligott, Taddy Murray (John), and Tommy McElligott (Mary). Survived by his sons Jake McElligott (Julie) and Marty McElligott (Erika), and eight grandchildren: Madeleine, Maeve, Catherine, Martha, Joseph, Anna, Peter, and Brigid. Also survived by brothers Bill McElligott (Maureen) and Frank McElligott (Carol), many loving nieces and nephews, and his brother-in-law Joseph Henry, who cared for him in his final illness. Mike constantly employed his Irish wit and was generous to everyone, especially the members of the McElligott, McKinnon, and Mahoney families, his deceased friends Kenny Walker and Frankie Meehan, and his deceased cousin Francie Dunn, with whom he was very close. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 14th at 10 AM at Resurrection Parish (St. Thomas More Church), 126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, PA. Interment will be private. Mike was a lifelong supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which the family recommends for any memorial gift: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. www.stjude.org. Arrangements through Beinhauer Family Funeral Home, McMurray, PA. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael, please visit our Tree Store.

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