Paul F. Dolgos, Sr.'s Obituary
Paul F. Dolgos, Sr., 85, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1937, to parents, the late John and Julia (Novitsky) Dolgos.
Paul was raised in Conemaugh, PA, where he attended local schools. Following high school, Paul proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959.
He was an avid model builder, crafting intricate miniature worlds with a craftsman's eye. His love for nature was evident in his passion for freshwater aquariums and gardening, creating vibrant ecosystems both in and outside his home. Paul was dedicated to his faith and his family. He was a parishioner of St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church. He enjoyed the time spent and memories made in visiting with family.
Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife of 51 years, Mary A. Dolgos.
Paul was the loving father to Nicholas Dolgos and his wife, Beth, Paul Dolgos, Jr., and Stephen Dolgos and his wife, Kimberlee and the grandfather to Daniel, Thomas and Abigail Dolgos, whom he adored. He is also survived by his sister, Barbara Nagle and her husband, Francis “Bud”; as well as, brothers and sisters-in law, Katherine (the late, Raymond) Potts, Dorothy (the late, Raymond) Hahn, William (Carol) Hahn, Carolyn (Paul) Bechtold, Barbara Jo (the late, Tom) Vogel; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a Parastas Service at 4:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236. A Funeral of Divine Liturgy will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at the St. Pius X Byzantine Catholic Church, 2336 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park.
To leave online condolences please visit www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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