Gary John Walsh

Gary John Walsh, age 68, of McKeesport, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 27, 1955 and is the son of the late Thomas Walsh and Shirley Hodge Braucher. Gary was a devoted individual who loved the Lord and was passionate about sharing his faith with others. He cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Gary had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a joke ready to bring a smile to people's faces and his laugh was contagious. He was known for his unwavering support and willingness to help those in need. Gary shared a special bond with his daughter, going on road trips, attending sporting events, and worshiping the Lord together.

In his educational journey, Gary attended McKeesport Area High School before joining the United States Army. He graduated from high school while stationed in Germany, where he served as a certified mechanic. After his military service, Gary had a successful career as a granite fabricator. He retired from Howell Craft Inc. in Elizabeth, where he displayed his expertise in cutting and installing granite. Prior to that, he gained experience at Vangura and Magnotti and Sons. Gary was proud of his work and often referred to himself as "the Granite guy."

Outside of his professional life, Gary had various hobbies and interests. He found solace in fishing and it was his favorite thing to do. He had many fishing trips with his family and friends and normally out fished everyone and his friends nicknamed him the “Soldier” because of his time spent in the army and dedication to catching fish. He also enjoyed cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, attending McKeesport Tiger games, and going to see his nephew wrestle. Additionally, he had a special talent for tying his own fishing jigs. He also took pleasure in listening to Christian music and watching the Three Stooges.

Gary will be deeply missed by his surviving family members, including his daughter, Angela (Corey) Holsing of Elizabeth Township; brothers, Thomas Walsh of Hempfield Township; Jim (Carol) Walsh of Elizabeth Township; Elmer (Christine) Braucher of Port Vue; Kenny (Angie) Braucher of North Huntingdon; Dan Whitt of McKeesport; Lester (Janie) Whitt of East McKeesport; sisters, Bonnie (Larry) Dolton of North Huntingdon; Tammy (Mark) Braucher of White Oak; Kathleen (Mark) Fish of Manhattan Beach, CA; aunts, Lucy Hodge; Irene Hodge; and uncle, Cortney Hodge.

In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Rosemary Walsh; and his beloved dog, Mae.

In memory of Gary J. Walsh, let us remember his unwavering faith in Jesus, his love for his family and friends, and his dedication to his craft. He will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Family and friends will gather at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., when services will be held in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Cindy Lindow officiating. Military services with honors will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

The family appreciates in advance any contributions for Gary’s funeral, which may be made by going to the following website: https://www.empathy-funding.com/206/3455/Walsh

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