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Populo, Walter L. Age 60, after a brief battle with cancer on Friday, July 1, 2022, of Brentwood, formerly of Castle Shannon. Life long friend and partner of Mary Margaret "Peggy" Horgan, loving father of Kalyn, Bradely, and Amanda Populo; devoted son of Hilda and the late William Populo; loving brother of Don Populo and Nancy (Russ) Rauch; cherished uncle of Brittany and Brianna Horgan and Andrea Rauch. Will be dearly missed by the Populo and Horgan families and many friends. Walt was a talented pressman for 30 years at Duquesne University. He also was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed camping, being in the outdoors and friendships. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 3pm until time of Blessing Service at 7pm. Interment will be held privately. July 10, 2022 I went to grade school with Walter. Always so nice with a smile on his face. My prayers to the families. Beverly (White) Dale July 09, 2022 Went to grade school with Walter. I can only echo what everyone else has said, he was a good person. July 07, 2022 Our deepest condolences to all who loved Walter Populo. We will miss seeing and chatting with him. Sincerely, Amy Pizza Shack July 07, 2022 Peggy, Kalyn, Brad, and Amanda my heart is sadden to hear of the passing Walter. Such a nice man. Always had a smile on his face. My sincere condolences. Mary Kay Stiefvater July 06, 2022 Peggy, Kalyn, Bradley & Amanda - I am so very sorry to hear about Walt. I am thinking about all of you and sending much love your dear family. -Noreen Corcoran July 05, 2022 What was such a wonderful person. His smile and laugh will be greatly missed. I am honored to have known him and worked with him! Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family at this time. July 05, 2022 I worked with Walt for 23 years. I couldn't have asked for a better colleague and friend. He always had a smile on his face and a funny story to tell. I really enjoyed working with and talking to him. Such a great down to earth guy. I'm honored to have known and worked with him. He always brightened my day. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family. July 05, 2022 Walt was one of the dearest and truest souls, and a work friend. I will say a special prayer for Walt and will miss our talks on the steps of Rockwell where he often would take a moment from his work to ask me how my day was going every time he saw me. Such a wonderful and dedicated man to his craft, his family and everyone he met. Please know that he made a difference with his laugh, his smile, his patience and his kindness. My condolences to his family. Katrina Barnett July 05, 2022 I was blessed to work with Walt for almost 17 years. He was a kind hearted man with an unfailing work ethic. Always there when he heard of anyone that was sick or just needed help. He was devoted to his faith and family and so proud of his kids accomplishments. I will forever miss how much he loved fun times with co-workers especially at our annual Holiday party looking dapper in his green suit. My deepest condolences to Peggy, Brad, Kalyn and Amanda, his Mom and other family members for their loss of such a special man. July 04, 2022 My deepest sympathy to Walt's family. For as long as I can recall, Walt's warm smile and pleasant conversations were a consistent day brightener when our paths crossed on campus. I am grateful to have known him. Kelley Maloney, Duquesne July 04, 2022 Please accept my prayers for your best friend and dear dad. Ann Horgan July 03, 2022 My condolences to Walt's family. His warm smile and good nature will be greatly missed. Tracy Jackson Duquesne July 03, 2022 I worked with Walt at Duquesne for nearly 20 years and he became a good friend as well as a great colleague. He worked hard and played hard, sharing many stories about his kids' acconplishnents and biking, camping, and other family adventures. My sincere condolences to his family. He was a wonderful man and I am blessed to have known him. Kim Saunders July 03, 2022 We were so sad to hear about the death of Walt and have such great memories of family being together. Our sincere sympathy to Peggy, Kalyn, Brad and Amanda. With Love Cathy Horgan Herbenick July 02, 2022 Sorry for the loss of such a kind man who dearly loved his children Contact Us to have your link and message added here. Please fill out the form below. We will contact suitable submissions with further details.Walter L. Populo
September 28, 1961 - July 01, 2022
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