Robert Michaux, 78 of Donora, PA died on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at Jefferson Hills Manor in Jefferson Hills, PA.

He was born Sunday, August 25, 1935 in Monessen the son of the late Robert Sr. and Mary (Homa) Michaux.

He was employed by Irvin Works as a crane operator. Bob was also the Head Bartender at the renowned Redwood Restaurant where he provided drinks for many of the Super Steeler's of the 70's and 80's along with many other celebrities.

Bob was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1953.

He was a Veteran of Korea. He served in the Navy Reserves from 1952 until 1960

Robert was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora and the Donora Elks BPOE #1265.

He was a loyal Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin fan. He served as a Boy Scout Leader for St. Philip Neri Church Troop #434
Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. His amazing hunting feats included shooting a 6 pt buck while it was running at 100 yds; took two quail with 1 shot; and a fall gobbler at 42 yds with one shot.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Matthew on May 20, 2007

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Loretta Migliori Michaux; Children, Mark Michaux of Donora, Michelle (Vasi) Rus of Florida, Michael Michaux of Baldwin, Maurice (Diane) Michaux of TX and Marla Michaux of Donora; grandchildren, Mia Rus, Matt Michaux, Dominic Michaux and Sesaleyna Michaux; daughter in law, Karen Michaux; his two special pets Taffy and Shotty; also many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome.com

Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday March 8, 2014 at 9:30 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Valley Church located at 1 Park Manor Road and Second Street Extension Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 with the Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, PA.

The Donora Elks will conduct services on Friday in the funeral home at 7:30 PM.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Horizon's Hospice, Meals on Wheels or the Donora Publiuc Library.