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John J. Wozniak

March 01, 1947 - May 01, 2017

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Obituary For John J. Wozniak

March 1, 1947 - May 1, 2017

Wozniak, John Joseph, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in South Park, on Monday, May 1, 2017. John was born in McKeesport on March 1, 1947 to the late Frank and Agnes (Gaums) Wozniak. He grew up in Glassport and was the oldest of two children. He was a 1965 graduate of Glassport High School where he excelled playing basketball. John went on to graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Education. On August 8, 1970, he married Cindy Villinger. Together, they have three sons and a daughter. John was a teacher in South Park and South Allegheny School Districts. He coached basketball at South Allegheny, South Park, Canon McMillan and Thomas Jefferson School Districts. John was the owner of Wozniak's Athletic Footwear on Rt. 88 in Bethel Park for ten years. His passion was playing and/or coaching basketball and he loved his players along with his students. He retired from South Park High School in 2005. Survived by his wife, Cindy, along with their children, John (Nicole), Andrew (Ashley), Brian (Kelly), and Eve (Kenny) Chambon; he is grandpap to nine beautiful grandchildren, Johnny, Story, Carmella, Ruby, Anabelle, Tristan, Kenny, Sonny and Aria; brother of Charles. He will also be missed by his shadow Amica (his golden retriever who was at his side constantly.) He is dearly loved by many other family members and friends. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joan of Arc Church at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Phil Pribonic as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, 1443 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles, PA 15137.

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  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry to hear about this! He was one of my favorites! May God Bless his wife and children!

  • December 11, 2019

    i absolutely loved waz as a teacher. he made class interesting and fun for me to learn. so sorry to hear that he passed. i hope it is comforting for his family to know that he did make a positive difference in his students lives.

  • December 11, 2019

    Brian and family, Very sorry to hear the sad news. Many of fond memories growing up hanging out with your dad playing hoops. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nick Villa and family

  • December 11, 2019

    My prayers go out to all of you. I'm so sad to hear of his passing. He was a great teacher and a great man!

  • December 11, 2019

    The best teacher ever!!!! Will be missed..... Rest in peace my friend...

  • December 11, 2019

    To the family, You have my very deepest sympathies for your loss. Mr. Wozniak (as I knew him) was an excellent teacher, coach, and parent. I grew up with Andy, but knew the other siblings as well. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Dean Scalise and family

  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry to hear of this. Mr. Wozniak was a good coach who did a lot for Canon Mac as well as his players. Prayers to Brian and the entire Wozniak family. RIP coach Woz!

  • December 11, 2019

    He was a great teacher! He was always fun in class and I actually learned a lot.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am away from home this week and cannot be there to attend the funeral or visit the viewing, but please know my heart is heavy with this news. John and I spoke on the phone not long ago, and I was hoping we would be able to get together this summer. Our prayers and sympathy are with you, and we shall always hold his memory high as a great friend and wonderful colleague. Our best to all of you.

  • December 11, 2019

    I'm so glad I got to know him as a teacher, and to know him as a person outside of school,as me being an adult . He will be dearly missed. My condolences to family and friends.

  • December 11, 2019

    Rip woz u where a great teacher and basjetball coach

  • December 11, 2019

    To the family, so sorry for your loss. John came from a wonderful family and was always very nice to everyone and respectful. Remembering him as he played sports at GHS as a awesome player.... RIP John and keep the team going in heaven.. Diane Newhouse (classmate) 1965

  • December 11, 2019

    Mr. Wozniak was a great teacher and always so pleasant. He left a mark of treating everyone well. My condolences to Wozniak family which I will keep in prayers during this difficult time.

  • December 11, 2019

    Was a very nice guy always talked to me. Went to school at South Allegheny . Knew him in late 70s to i graduated in 1981.never had him as a teacher. Rip mr.woz. prayers to you and your family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Thoughts and prayers to Coach's family. "May your tears turn into happy memories you can share with the ones you love." He made an impact in so many people's lives and for that you should be proud and we are grateful.

  • December 11, 2019

    Ahh I Loved Mr. Woz and Eve. I wish all of his friends and family the best in getting through this hard time. Yf. Don Mooney

  • December 11, 2019

    I see it's been a year but I am devastated to learn of Mr. Woz's passing. He was such an amazing man and my favorite substitute teacher back in the 70's. My deepest sympathy to his family. I am so sad.

  • December 11, 2019

    Our sincere condolence to the Wozniak family. We have "GOOD" memories of John - The Store - Basketball - South Park HS. Our prayers are with you all. Dan - Linda Jacobs North Fort Myers, FL

  • December 11, 2019

    SO sorry for your loss. I loved Mr. Woz. He was a great man and a great teacher. I still remember him teaching all the 50 states and way to remember them. HE was awesome.

  • December 11, 2019

    So sorry to hear this sad news. John was a positive and generous man who sincerely cared for others. He was a great colleague who could be counted on to benefit students and the school environment. Memories of Woz will always make me smile.

  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest sympathies. From a friend and former colleague.

  • December 11, 2019

    My most heartfelt condolences.I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength that you will need to go through this time. May the Peace of God Be With the Family at This Time. Mr. & Rev. William Johnston (Shawn)

  • December 11, 2019

    Memories of John will always be a part of my life. He was a dear friend to me in high school going to dances and basketball games. My sincere condolence to his family. RIP John

  • December 11, 2019

    My sincerest thoughts & prayers to his family. Mr. Wozniak was the Basketball coach @ SP when I was a cheerleader. He was a great coach & always cared for the well being of his players. I never had him as a teacher but remember him being very nice & kind. May God bless him & his family. Sincerely, Sandy Gibbons Gielarowski

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Wozniack passing he was a wonderful teacher and he will be missed dearly. He will not be forgotten by anyone. God bless his family. May he Rest In Peace ! Carol Ziegler Utzig

  • December 11, 2019

    My prayers go out to Mr. Wozniak's friends and family. I was lucky enough to have him as a teacher at SPHS. He was a good man and I am so sorry to hear that he has passed. May he be at peace.

  • December 11, 2019

    I'm so sorry for your loss RIP Woz! Not only were you a great teacher and coach but a gentle man. I will always remember the conversations we had and cherish them with my memory of you. You will be missed by all you have taught and coached through the years !!! Not only was I privileged to have you as a teacher but also as a friend .

  • December 11, 2019

    Sincere condolences for your loss. Remember the good times, continue to praise the successes, and celebrate your love and the family you have together. Listen in the quiet times and he'll still by your side.

  • December 11, 2019

    Mrs. Wozniak, the boys & Eve, My deepest condolences for your loss. Coach was a great man on and off the court. I have so many great memories of him from the camps, store, great hoop games, graduation parties and as a teacher. He did everything with the kindest intentions and will truly be missed. Thank you Coach Woz for being such a great friend, coach & mentor; you will never be forgotten. -Mike Colligan and Family

  • December 11, 2019

    Marty Heath To the Wozniak Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I loved playing for him but most importantly he was probably the most influential person in my life growing up outside of my parents. Your dad was the reason I became a Teacher and Coach. Their are some many things I am thinking of but the biggest thing I think of is "That he cared and loved other people." What a great legacy he has left with Us! Thank You for being that person who stood in Gap for so many of Us!

  • December 11, 2019

    Coach, the game will miss you as you were truly the best to referee a game for. I will never forget the respect you provided to all of us referees during and after a game. The game and life should be viewed and taught as you did it! Family, you can be proud of your husband,father grandfather, and friends. My sympathy to all.

  • December 11, 2019

    Prayers to the Wozniak family...RIP coach...

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