Edward P Bagay , age 90, of Donora, PA, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp., PA, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was born on September 14, 1924 in Donora, PA the son of the late John and Anna (Anthony) Bagay.
He was a member of the former St. Dominic Church where he was an usher for many years and currently of Our Lady of the Valley Church, He also was a member of many clubs in the Mon Valley area including the Donora Elks and the St. Dominic Men's Club.
Edward was employed by U.S Steel, having worked at the Donora Zinc Works and Christy Park Works before retiring from the Irvin Works.
He served during the World War II in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a Seaman First Class.
Ed loved history and could recount many stories from the Great Depression and his adventures in the service. He was affectionately known as "Bugs" or "Uncle Bug Eye" by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Betty Wilson, Mary Dzvonik, Mildred Levkulich, and Agnes Grback; also 4 brothers, Andrew, Michael, John and George Bagay.
Surviving is his wife and best friend, Rose (Gregorini) Bagay with whom he celebrated his 65th Wedding Anniversary on May 24, 2015; a daughter, Evona and son-in-law John Lenhart of Charleroi; sons, Edward Jr. (Butch) and daughter-in-law Paula of Donora, Gary of Donora, Gregory and daughter-in-law Jonalyn of West Newton, and Robert and daughter-in-law Bonnie of Mt. Lebanon; a sister, Irene Bagay of of West Mifflin, PA; 7 grandchildren, Kerie Lenhart and fiancé Bill Miller, Kelley Lenhart O'Brien and husband David, Zachary, Sarah, Gregory, Nicole and Callie Bagay; 3 great grandchildren, Brianna, Derek and Nora; also several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc.., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com where friends will be received on Friday June 26, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday June 27, 2015 at 9:30 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Valley Church Donora, PA with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.
Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA