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Paul J. McQuade

December 19, 1965 - March 11, 2022

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Obituary For Paul J. McQuade

Age 56, of Pleasant Hills, passed away at his home after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, March 11, 2022.

Beloved husband of 20 years to Lynn C. (Maist) McQuade; loving father of Bridie and Fiona McQuade; son of the late James P. and Sylvia (Mooney) McQuade; stepson of Mary Ann (Bellisario) McQuade; brother of James (Janese), Michael, Edward (Bettina) and Philip (Jenny) McQuade; stepbrother of Jennifer (Jonathan) Pratt; uncle of Christopher, Joseph, Olivia (Kirk) Blatchford and Aaron; son-in-law of Adrienne J. and the late Leonard A. Maist; brother-in-law of Lisa (Tom) Ihrig, Leah (Bob) Melvin, Lori (Mike) Vickless and Jeff (Kelly) Maist. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous other nieces and nephews.

A Swissvale native and 1984 high school graduate. Paul proudly joined the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. After his service he then graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1999 with a bachelor degree in computer science.

Paul was a devoted Ballet dad whose constant presence was cherished by his talented daughters. He was a savant on his Irish heritage which had great value to him. He treasured family time, both his immediate and extended, bringing his quick wit to every occasion. Above all, Paul’s deepest affection for his wife and girls will be his greatest legacy.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayer will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Thomas a’Becket Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors.

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  • March 25, 2022

    Roberta Scott

    Lynn, Fiona and Bridie - we did not have the pleasure of meeting your husband and father Paul. That said; we are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will continue to pray for peace for you in the days ahead. Sincere condolences to all of you. Roberta and Sophia Scott (Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh)

  • March 17, 2022

    Rich Weber

    Lynn, Bridie, Fiona, we are so very sorry for your loss. Paul was always a good man to talk with at family gatherings, he was a true ''people person".. We will miss him, & you have our deepest sympathy. -cousin Rich & family

  • March 16, 2022

    Grace Talarico

    Dear Lynn, Fiona, Bridie and family. My deepest sympathy. God Bless you at this saddest time. Grace Talarico

  • March 16, 2022

    Carrie Cleary

    Lynn, Bridie and Fiona - we were so sorry to hear about your loss. we remember Paul from McClellan days, he was always so kind and friendly. we are praying and thinking of your family during this time. Hugh, Carrie, Alana & Ben Cleary

  • March 15, 2022

    Kerry A Huffman

    Lynn, Fiona and Bridie, Our hearts are truly breaking for all of you. Paul was such a great guy and his love for you and the girls was easy to see. His love will be with you always, never forget that. We pray that Paul is now at peace and his pain and suffering has ended. He will be missed. May God bless your family. All our love and prayers, Kerry, Rick, and Molly Huffman

  • March 15, 2022

    Meghan Burns

    I had the privilege to work with Paul during the 2020 Census. He was such a wonderful guy to work with. Always willing to joke and keep things light when we needed it. My deepest sympathies go out to his family, he was always bragging about his girls and how proud of them he was.

  • March 14, 2022

    Jim McQuade

    Paul was always the happiest and most carefree among our brothers. Never afraid to try something different. I know you, Lynn, Bridie, and Fiona, are hurting dearly, but your love for him will sustain you.

  • March 14, 2022

    Patricia McQuade Green

    Dear Lynn, Bridie, and Fiona, My cousin Paul was loved by me and our family. I remember the good times that we had at family reunions and Aunt Mary's Jubliee parties. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • March 14, 2022

    Art Jackson

    Great classmate and man. He supported my sons quest for an Olympic spot on the USA Taekwondo team. He sent followup messages and truly was interested. May he rest in peace, and my sincere condolences to his family and closest friends.

  • March 13, 2022

    Barbara J Phillis

    Our deepest sympathies go out to Lynn and the girls and the whole McQuade & Maist families. He was a great person and will truly be missed. You all are in our thoughts & Prayers. God Bless. Love Barb & Mark