BORN
1947
DIED
2024
Patrick Joy Obituary
Patrick A. Joy, age 77, of Mount Washington (Chatham Village), passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Beloved Husband of 50 years to Patricia A. (Michalski) Joy. Loving Father of Angela M. Joy and Jonathan P. (Molly Cartwright) Joy. Beloved Son of the late John and Helen (Brophy) Joy. Loving Brother of Sue Ann (Fred) Eckhardt, Maura Degnan, Michael (Mike Legendre) Joy and the late Andrea (Surviving spouse Mark) Weinheimer. Also survived by Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Patrick was a Dental Technician Supervisor with Hartman Laboratories and Pitt Dental School and retired in 2014. Pat loved spending time with his family at his Home Away From Home, Aruba. Family and Friends welcome Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm WM. SLATER & SONS INC., (412-381-3345) 301 Virginia Ave., Mount Washington 15211. Funeral mass Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:00 am St. Mary of the Mount Church, Queen of Peace Parish (Mass will be Livestream). Burial will be private to the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Research. www.slaterfuneral.com
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