William "Bill" Barefoot's Obituary
William (Bill) Barefoot, aged 81, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on February 1, 1943, Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Bill was a man whose life was a testament to the joy of simple pleasures. His love story with his wife, Patricia, spanned over 70 years, beginning in their youth and blossoming into a marriage of 58 years. He relished time at his pool with his family and friends, especially his 6 grandchildren. He had an award-winning sales career. A sports enthusiast, Bill enjoyed watching, playing, and coaching baseball and football. He was an avid gardener and lover of jazz. His love of his wife’s cooking was well known to all.
He leaves behind his wife, Patricia (Scharbo); his sister, Bobbie (Solomon); his children, Stacee (Sean), David (Elizabeth), and Kevin (Kelly); and his grandchildren, Lillian, Graham, Natalie, Lauren, Annabelle, and Will.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary, and his sister, Eileen.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Team Gleason Foundation
or the ALS Foundation, Western PA Chapter
Family and friends will be received Thursday, July 11th from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Friday, July 12th at 10 A.M. in the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Online condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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