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John A. Schirra

March 18, 1945 - June 29, 2022

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Obituary For John A. Schirra

Age 77, on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, of Upper St. Clair.

Loving husband of Dorothy Hamel Schirra; father of John A. Schirra of Cody, WY and Wesley (Emily) Schirra of Charlotte, NC; grandfather of Nealy, Aidan, Maeve, Kellen and Ronan; son of the late Howard and Margaret Schirra; brother of Faith Shultz, Barbara Sycora and Sandra Bulger. Also survived by nieces and nephews. John proudly served in the U.S. Army and his patriotism continued throughout his life. His great sense of humor lit up any room with smiles and laughter. John's love of baseball made him the Pirates number one fan. He often told stories about going to Forbes Field and growing up in Highland Park. Cooking and grilling were his passions. Making and sharing special recipes gave him much joy. The neighborhood children loved his heart of gold, playing ball and building forts in his yard. The highlight of John's life were his five grandchildren. The internet gave him an abundance of joy with photos of their life in Charlotte, North Carolina. John's love, laughter and great personality will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to St. Clair Hospital and Gallagher Hospice staff for their excellent, loving care for John. Friends will be received at John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10:00 in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Pittsburgh 15241. Please meet at church. If desired, family suggests contributions in John's honor to a charity of your choice.

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  • July 06, 2022

    Haley Beardsley

    John will forever rule over the neighborhood. He was always a fair umpire at the nightly wiffleball games and—without fail—made me laugh after a loss. He will always have a home in my heart—sitting alongside Dee on the porch. Sending my love, Haley

  • July 06, 2022

    Barb Helmeci

    Having known John for many years, I can say he was always full of love, laughter, and a zest for life. I will cherish the memory of the lovely times I spent with Dee and John! He will be missed!

  • July 03, 2022

    WR Moore

    Dorothy, So sorry to hear of John's death. Our thoughts are with you. Rod and Patricia

  • July 02, 2022

    Cindy Webster

    Cherished memories of our dear friend, John, will always be with us. We were thrilled when he came into Dee's life. Their love and commitment inspired us all. Rest In Peace. Love, Roger & Cindy Webster

  • July 02, 2022

    Roe Brletich

    I loved sharing funny emails and jokes withJohn. We would laugh so hard we cried. John's pasta sauce and crab cakes were homerun. Most importantly he took great care of my dear friend Dee. As one of the many people who cherished his friendship,I will miss him. Rest In Peace dear friend. Roe Brletich