John Thomas Magill, Sr.'s Obituary
John Thomas Magill, Sr., 82, of Irwin, PA. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 16, 2024.
John is survived by his wife of 61 years Elaine K. Magill; children John T. (Carol) Magill, Jr., Catherine L. (David) Buzza, Caroline K. (Robert) Chernuta, and Kenneth A. (Leanora) Magill; grandchildren Meghan (Joshua) Evans, Matthew Buzza, Jessica (Bailey) Hoskins, Derek Chernuta, Taylor Chernuta, David (Heather) Mann, Rachel (Tony) Febbraio, Clayton (Trista) Angelo, Sabrina (Jimmy) Angelo, and Cassandra Angelo; great-grandchildren Harrison Evans, Nolan Evans, Holden Issac, Giada Febbraio, Damien Febbraio, Brennin Mann, Mariah Mann, Aryanna Mann, Braeanna Mann, and Daenerys Mann; siblings Donald (Brenda) Magill, Geri (Tom) Batronis, and Frank (Birdie) Magill, Jr.
Preceded in death by his parents Frank Sr. and Genevieve and siblings Ada Mattis, Francis Magill, and Genevieve Wagner.
John was an avid fly fisherman and loved to watch the PPMS races. He also spent some time as part of a pit crew. He enjoyed watching his great nephews Frankie and Tony race. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 4 pm - 8 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 10 am in the funeral home's chapel. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Redstone @ Home, 6 Garden Center Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601 or Go Time Ministries, P.O. Box 52, Finleyville, PA 15332.
Online condolences can be made at jeffersonmemorial.com.
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