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James Patrick O'Donnell
James Patrick "Pat" O'Donnell, age 84, of West Mifflin, PA, went home to be with
his Lord, March 16, 2019.
He was born September19 , 1934, in Allegheny Co., to Francis Agustus. and Nellie
(Kerrigan) O'Donnell.
Pat graduated from Worthington West Franklin High School in 1952. Upon
graduation he began his career in the Steel Industry, obtaining a Journeyman
Machinist Certification from Mesta Machine Corporation.
Pat retired from Cooper Industries/McGraw Edison in 2000. He enjoyed his
retirement traveling with his wife and spending time with his family and
friends.
He married the love of his life in 1954 and together they raised four children.
They welcomed with joy the expansion of their family to include 11 grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren.
Loving husband of 64 years to Helen (Rene); devoted father of James P.
(Marianne) O'Donnell Jr., Colleen (John) O'Donnell-Heinrich, Michael F. (Lauren)
O'Donnell; daughter-in-law, Tina (Shawn) Leopardi-O'Donnell; cherished Pap-Pap
of Kevin (Danielle) O'Donnell, Ryan (Danielle) O'Donnell, John (Holly) Heinrich,
Justin (Rachel) Heinrich, Rob (Beth) Heinrich, Kyle (Elizabeth) O'Donnell, Colin
O'Donnell, Nathan O'Donnell, Alex O'Donnell, Brayden O'Donnell and Mia
O'Donnell; adored great-Pap-Pap of Kevin, Sean, Sophia and Alessandra O'Donnell,
Kaylei, Makenzie, Aubree and Declan O'Donnell, Curtis and Sunny Heinrich,
Bennett and Brooks Heinrich, Avalene and Kerrigan O'Donnell.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Shawn, sister, Mary
Cassidy, and brothers, Joseph and Francis.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the JEFFERSON
MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, 15236.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 a.m., at Holy
Spirit Church, West Mifflin.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethany Hospice at Six Parkway
Center, 875 Greentree Road Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA15220.
Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., Pittsburgh, 15236. |
