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John Patrick "Pat" Scullen

March 22, 1949 - November 02, 2021

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Obituary For John Patrick "Pat" Scullen

Scullen, John "Patrick", age 72, of Whitehall, formerly of Brentwood on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents John F. and Floreine (Staples) Scullen, a beloved sister and best friend Judith C. Scullen and a brother James Scullen. Survived by sisters Peg Carwile, Sharon Scullen, and Janet (Lawrence) Fitzgerald along with several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to acknowledge the tremendous help and support of Pat's lifelong friend Jeff Werner. Pat attended St. Sylvester School and Church while growing up serving as a choir boy, altar boy and an usher. He then went on to attend Brentwood High School earning 6 varsity letters in football, track and basketball. He was the captain of all three of these sports. He and his father were the first father and son tandem to play football at Brentwood High School in their younger years. Pat graduated from Slippery Rock State College in 1971 earning a B.S. Ed., M.Ed in Health Education from Penn State University and his M.Ed. in Physical Education from the University of Pittsburgh. After he finished his education he taught in the West Jefferson Hills School District for thirty-two and a half years and for two and a half years he taught literature and was the first certified physical education teacher at St. Sylvester School. Throughout his career he touched many students' lives. Pat was a member and past president of Theta Chi Fraternity Zeta Alpha Chapter. He had a love for all sports and was a dedicated PIAA, WPIAL and College Division 1,2 and 3 referee, a basketball and football referee for a total of forty-nine combined years along with FIBA referee working several international games. Pat was an avid weight lifter with a big heart and an enormous capacity for kindness. Always a practical joker trying to make others laugh, and you always knew where you stood with him. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Blessed Trinity Parish, St.Sylvester Church on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Please meet at church. Inurnment immediately after at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave # 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.

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  • November 16, 2021

    Janet Scullen

    I will miss you for the rest of my life big brother! Love Janet (Jandot)

  • November 11, 2021

    Connie Hornyak

    I worked with Pat at TJHS. He had a great sense of humor,a great laugh, and a big heart. He was always first to help students and their families anonymously. A gentle soul.

  • November 08, 2021

    Naomi A. Beres

    I offer my sincere condolences to Pat's family and friends. We worked at TJHS together for many years and, despite my initial hesitation, like Sherry above, I took the time to know him and found lots of goodness and kindness and, of course, silliness (ever the jokester). He will be missed. -Naomi Beres

  • November 07, 2021

    Peggy Mock Williams

    Pat and I were classmates from 1st Grade (St Sylvester - Brentwood) all through college at Slippery Rock. Always the jokester, but definitely serious about all things sports-related. I was always "Margaret" to him, thanks to our year with Sr Carmella. Oh, the trouble he got into, but it gave us much to laugh about later. Pat could be so silly and goofy at times, but you always knew he would be there as a friend if needed. I'm sure he will be missed by many, RIP Pat.

  • November 07, 2021

    Susan Sieg Glor-Scheib

    Pat was introduced to me by our mutual friend, Maria Bova toward the end of my junior year in high school, his sophomore year. We became friends pretty quickly, he was so fun and silly and I enjoyed his company. I remember we both worked at Brentwood Day Camp that summer and he "trained" his campers to "kill the counselor" when they ran into me...not really kill, but just drive me a little crazy. My senior year was made more joyful because of Pat. He took me to all three of my senior dances, the Snowball, the GAL, and Prom. Here's a picture. Fortunately for much of my senior year I had access to my dad's Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible a lot and I decided to help teach Pat to drive. One thing I neglected to teach him was how to slip the car into neutral if the engine stalls, and when we were driving into Brentwood Park, going about 20 mph, the car stalled and Pat threw it into park...the sound was deafening! My dad said it was the only car in his entire life that needed to have a new transmission. I don't think I told him that whole story till he and I were both much older! It wouldn't have mattered, my parents, Jane and Ed Sieg, loved Pat very much. With Pat at the wheel I remember driving around with Jack and Ron Lazenga along with Gary Simonson, we drove a lot when gas was 25-30 cents a gallon! I loved Pat's friendship and his helping to make my senior year one adventure after another. I got to see him at a Brentwood Alumni Luncheon a few years ago and enjoyed seeing him again. Interestingly, as a referee, Pat met both of my sons who played football, one for Mt Lebanon and the other for Franklin Regional. My heart goes out to his family, just know that he gave me such fond memories and that he was dear to me.

  • November 07, 2021

    Ken Brasington

    My condolences and prayers for Pat and family. It's thanks to Pat I graduated from S. R. U. His heart was as big as his biceps. He was always there to lend a helping hand. God bless. Ken Brasington

  • November 07, 2021

    Mary Bailey

    I am saddened to hear of the passing of Pat. My family knew of Pat from his many years as a life guard at Brentwood swimming pool. He is also remembered for his many years as an usher at St. Sylvester's Church. He always greeted everyone with a warm hello at Sunday Mass and supported the annual festival. He will be missed. He always remember his sister Judy and would share the anniversary remembrance of her death with me as Judy was our babysitter. Pat has been and will always be in my thoughts. Please know my prayers are with all of yours and for Patrick. May you find solace in all the wonderful memories as he will be missed. Mary Bailey

  • November 05, 2021

    Sherry Meucci

    Pat was my elementary Phys. Ed. teacher 44 years ago and, when he moved positions to the high school we became co-workers and the best of friends. Those who took the time to know him were very lucky to see the gentleman that he was. A very giving and kind soul whom I will never forget and will always be grateful for his friendship.

  • November 05, 2021

    Debra Rathe

    Thank you Pat for your friendship while we both were working at McClellan Elementary. Pat took the time to help me Load into his vehicle clothing that was collected from students and we delivered the clothing and articles to a Womens Shelter in Pittsburgh. RIP Pat

  • November 04, 2021

    Chris Dulavitch

    I am very sorry for your families loss. Pat was part of the PE Staff at WJHSD when I was hired in 2002. He was the very first person I met in the district. He loved to joke around and he went out of his way to make me feel welcome to the PE staff on my very first day of work. He also made sure that I was invited when the PE staff would go out for lunch on inservice days. He was very entertaining. Rest in peace Pat.