John Dempsey's Obituary
John Dempsey, 64, of Dormont passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
John is survived by his beloved siblings; Robert (Nancy) Dempsey, Kathleen (the late Tony) Domis, and Jeanne (Ron) Mader. Adored uncle of Melissa (Gregory) Anslow, Kristie (Charles) Thomas, Bobby Dempsey, Jennifer (Fred) Abbondanza, Emily (Matt) Shaffer, Ron Mader, Benjamin (Melissa) Mader. Loving great-uncle of Briana and Emma Shaffer, Giuliana Abbondanza, and Miles Henry Mader. John is also survived by extended family and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Henrietta Dempsey and will be laid to rest with them.
John was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He was kind to and loved by everyone. John was a master at his craft and could fix anything. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He will be forever missed by those who knew and loved him.
Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 10 am in the funeral home's chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in John's honor to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org
Online condolences may be shared at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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