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Chief Justin McIntire

1976 - 2023

Chief Justin McIntire obituary, 1976-2023, Brackenridge, PA

BORN

1976

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, Ltd.

217 Freeport Road

New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Chief McIntire Obituary

Chief Justin McIntire, of the Brackenridge Borough Police Department, 46, was killed in the line of duty Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Brackenridge. He was born Dec. 27, 1976, in Harrison Township, to Emma "Lori" Lorraine Clark McIntire and John L. "Lee" McIntire, of Brackenridge, and was a lifelong resident of the Brackenridge area. A police officer for the past 22 years, he was appointed chief in 2019. Chief McIntire was a dedicated police officer. He was a 1994 graduate of Highlands High School and was also a graduate of the Allegheny County Police Academy in North Park. Justin was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 39, Oregon Hunting & Fishing Club and the South Buffalo Township Sportsmen's Club. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a certified NRA firearms instructor. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and loved Camp Huckabuck. Justin was an avid NASCAR, Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins fan. Justin was preceded in death by his sister, Heather Jane McIntire; maternal grandparents, Clarence L. and Emma J. Clark; and paternal grandparents, John Lee and Lois Jane McIntire. In addition to his parents, Emma "Lori" McIntire (Carlo Cimino) and John "Lee" McIntire (Erin), survivors include his wife of nine years, Ashley McIntire; son, Jordan McIntire; son, Justin Clark Jr. "JJ" McIntire; daughter, Alexis McIntire; and stepson, Brennin Mann; sister, Tiffany (Matt) Black; brother, Brandon (Jess Robinson) McIntire; half-brothers, Andrew (Kaylie Melnick), Aidan (Kami) and Declan McIntire; mother-in-law, Traci (Patrick) York; father-in-law, Scott (Lorrie) Eiler; brother-in-law, Josh (Nicole) Eiler; aunt, Lois J. McIntire-Hollis; best friend, Mike (Janene) Pacek; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, and Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the ROSS G. WALKER FUNERAL HOME LTD., 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Mt. Saint Peter Church, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068. Anyone attending the funeral service on Wednesday is asked to go directly to the church in order to give the family a modicum of privacy. Burial will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery, 2800 Old Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. The FOP will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Donations may be made for the benefit of the Justin McIntire family, c/o Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 39, P.O. Box 2145, Lower Burrell, PA 15068. Check memo. should read "for the benefit of Justin McIntire".

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2023.

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Mary Marsh

January 14, 2023

You didn´t know me , but I am from west tarentum Cheif McIntire family you have my sympathy, prayers, thoughts at this time. May God guide you through this, and give you comfort. God Bless You And You´re Family

paul lochrane

January 14, 2023

just a senseless day, rest in peace and may you be in God's love forever

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Chris & Diana Fox

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New Kensington resident

January 11, 2023

May God bless the McIntire family and friends with comfort and healing of your broken hearts. With deepest sympathy.

Sheila L Milner

January 11, 2023

My deepest sympathy for the loss
God continue blessings family and community. You will be missed.
RWG Justin
Sheila Milner and Aunt Sallie

The Warren Family (Greensburg, PA)

January 11, 2023

We don´t know the Chief, but wish to express our sympathy to his family, friends and brothers and sisters in blue. Thank you for your service and know that you will never be forgotten! This old Irish saying is so true..."Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal."

Tiffany Snyder

January 11, 2023

Thank you for your service. Now it is time to go be with God and have ever lasting peace. Your work here is finished, but you left behind many memories of you and your dedication to this community. Fly high with the angels. I send my condolences to all of his family and friends. May God bless you all!
Tarentum Resident- Tiffany Snyder

Lisa Leri

January 11, 2023

I didn't know chief Mclntire my prayers go out to the family. Thanks for your service.

Christopher LEWIS

January 11, 2023

Brackenridge, Tarentum, and natrona all loved you bro hell of a fine cop
Chris lewis

Earl W Callen Jr

January 10, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy to the family of our Honorable Chief Justin McIntire. You gave it your all, thank you to our hometown hero, and his family for the many sacrifices they have made, this being the biggest of all. I am thinking of you, and your family, praying for peace and comfort.
Your friend, Michelle Callen.

Judith Castorina

January 9, 2023

Sending you all love and sympathy during this sad time.

RAE

January 9, 2023

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family!!! May Chief McIntire Rest peacefully with God and all his angels!!!!!

Angela Gula

January 8, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Angela Gula & Terry Welling

James Pasqualini

January 8, 2023

Deepest sympathy. Rest in peace hero.

Romayne & Rudy Levcik

January 8, 2023

We did not know Chief Justin or the McIntire family but we wish to offer our sincere condolences in his passing.
May the Lord hold him in His hands eternally.
May Chief Justin's family, friends and co-workers find comfort and strength in the days ahead.
You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Rudy & Romayne K. Levcik

Jeannette Resident

January 8, 2023

Thank you for your service. Love & prayers to all of his family, friends & colleagues.

Deborah Ann Tunnell

January 7, 2023

Thank you for your service and God Bless those you left behind

Renae Ruppersberger

January 7, 2023

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McIntire family, his colleagues, friends and community. Thank you for keeping us safe, your heroism will never be forgotten. RIP Chief.

Jennifer Henry

January 7, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. May god comfort and support you in the days,weeks and months to come.

Love the Henry family

Andrew Mangini

January 7, 2023

Justin......Thank you for being the neighbor, the friend, the cook, and the chief you were to all of us on Atlantic Ave.
Your memories will always be with us eternally.

Anonymous

January 7, 2023

Thank you for your service and May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jodi wagner. Lower Burrell

January 7, 2023

Rip chief..thank you for your service..my prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues and his community

Kathleen

January 7, 2023

Prayers to his family. Thank you for your service. God bless.

Pamela Clark

January 7, 2023

My deepest sympathies and prayers to the McIntire family. Rest In Peace, Chief.

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Jan

9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, Ltd.

217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068

Jan

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, Ltd.

217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068

Jan

10

Memorial service

7:00 p.m.

Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, Ltd.

217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068

Jan

11

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Saint Peter Church

100 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA

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Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, Ltd.

217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, PA 15068

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