John J. McAleavey Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

John J. McAleavey Sr.

December 16, 1942 - October 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

John J. McAleavey Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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John J. McAleavey Sr.

December 16, 1942 - October 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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John J. McAleavey Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John J. McAleavey Sr. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 82, on October 18, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John J. McAleavey Sr. to show support.

Though John may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Jean McAleavey (Jahelka); his children, Susan Ries, John J. McAleavey, Jr. and Daniel McAleavey; his granddaughters, Danielle and Krystal Ries; his great grandchildren, Kyla and Donnie; and his siblings, Frank, James and Thomas McAleavey. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

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Slater Funeral Service



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