Gregory Alan "Gregg" Shaffer's Obituary
Age 59, of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Carnegie, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 9, 2017. Loving son of the late John Shaffer and the late Alice (Donald) Albrecht; adored brother of Jeffrey (Judy) Shaffer, Sheree Wittas, John (Leslie) Shaffer, Cindy Lippwe, Lorrie (Tim) Tarby, and the late Debbie Duchess; beloved uncle of Jason, Amanda, Tori, Michael, Steven, Keith, Sam, Erica, Casey, Jodie, Chris, Greg, and Jeff.
Gregg proudly served in the US Navy from 1975-1981. He worked in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an Electronics Mechanic Supervisor. He was a triathlete, belonged to the YMCA, and dedicated much of his time to triathlons, and an Ironman and marathon competitions.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 13, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, January 14 at 11:30 AM in the funeral home chapel. Burial to follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter.
Visitation Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Friday, January 13, - 2-4 & 6 to 8 PM
Blessing Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Service will take place in the funeral home chapel. Burial and military honors will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
Saturday, January 14 at 11:30 AM
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