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Alvin G. West
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 29, 2023
Alvin G. West, 49, of West Mifflin, died Sunday November 26, 2023. He was born March 14, 1974 in McKeesport, the son of Alvin J. West of West Mifflin and the late LuAnn (Davis) West.
Al was a lover of life! He especially shared a love of helping animals with his partner in crime, Stephanie. He often gave to a local animal shelter called FurAllKittys. In lieu of flowers, please consider continuing his legacy by donating to them today! Furallkittys.org
Alvin was an extraordinary trivia novice, often beating the best Jeopardy contestants to the question. So good, that his father-in-law often accused Al of cheating. He also enjoyed playing strategy games with his best friends. A night out often included trivia nights around the Burg.
Al had such a bright sense of humor, always with a smirk on his face. Everyone loved Al and Al loved everyone. He was such a kind gentleman, always a person to lend a hand, give a one-up to someone in need or to make sure everyone at dinner was fed.
Scratch offs? No problem. Even the tickets he would give as gifts were often winners. Really.
You could always find Al with a pint of diet Turner’s Tea and a dip of chew. In fact, he is probably kicking back and beginning his annual movie marathon of A Christmas Story on TBS with a big pizza and Turner's by his side.
Vacations, dinners and nights out were always so much fun! He always had a witty punchline or a wise guy crack of a joke.
He was especially adored by his nephew, Riv. They affectionately referred to each other as “Chickenhead” as they battled back and forth for the win.
Most of all, Alvin loved and served his best friend and partner, Stephanie, and their three kitties, Tyson, Daniel Tiger and Binx.
Alvin was employed as a supervisor for CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy and was a member of Ardara Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his mother he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Samuel K. McCune III. In addition to his father he is survived by his wife Stephanie L. (McCune) West; his brothers John West (Melissa) of Richmond VA and Michael West (Ashley Minech) of West Mifflin; his mother-in-law Sherry McCune of North Huntingdon; brothers-in-law Steve and Scott McCune (Louise) his many nieces and nephews, Kaleb and Kylie West, Olivia West, River and Wren Bhavnani-McCune, Cameron Davis, and Grayson West; his God children Maurya and Emerson Webb; and his aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins.
The family would like to give their appreciation and thanks to the tireless and compassionate staff in the CTICU at Presbyterian Hospital, especially the nurses who took such good care of Al over the past month.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday December 1, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday December 2, in the funeral home with Pastor Glenn Meyers officiating.
For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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Originally published November 29, 2023.
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