Thomas L. Pfennigwerth

Tom Pfennigwerth put on his cowboy boots and hat, strapped his trusty six shooter on his side and saddled up on his trusty steed for his final ride into the sunset on January 26, 2026. Known by many as Big T and Duke to his beloved grandchildren, he will always be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed making people laugh and entertaining Chloe, Rachael, Emma, Ben and Nathan the most. He served his country volunteering to serve in the US Army and Vietnam as a Huey door gunner.

He enjoyed working the majority of his career for Bell Telephone where many coworkers became some of his best friends. He will be missed by Cheryl who was somehow both amused and irritated by him in the same breath for many years. He was forever proud of the accomplishments of his children, Heidi and Tommy and loved their spouses Keith and Wendy like they were his own. He was certainly greeted by his favorite dogs, Buck and Cody when he arrived at his final destination. Buck first, energetically licking anything he could and Cody second, because he was fat and out of shape. Hopefully he stopped for some food if it was close to 4:30. May he forever be plagued by an orange cat who steals his seat in his fat man chair. His story telling will be missed the most by those that loved him.

Rest easy cowboy, we'll take it from here.

Funeral Private

Professional services entrusted to D'Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; 4522 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA, 15201; www.dalessandroltd.com.