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Jude M. Tognarina

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 15, 2025

Jude “Mike” Tognarina, age 90, of Forward Twp., passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired as a steelworker at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and as a bus driver for Matthews Bus Company in Jefferson Hills. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. He was an avid sports fan, liked gardening and going to casinos, and taking family vacations. An important part of his life was his tremendous love of Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Born August 30, 1934 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and June (Sonetta) Tognarini and husband of more than 50 years of the late Wanda L. (Smith) Tognarina. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle L. Tognarina of Ross Twp.; son, Bryon J. (Brooke) Tognarina of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Heather, Anthony, Angelina, Caleb and Michael; brothers, Jerome A. Tognarine of Cape Coral, FL, Jay (Cathy) Tognarini of Elizabeth and Juan (Adrie) Tognarini of Coulter; and sisters-in-law, Kathleen Tognarine of Forward Twp. and Jean Smith of Jefferson Hills. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph R. and Janison Tognarine. A memorial gathering in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth will be Monday, April 21, 2025 from 6-8 PM. A memorial service will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with the Rev. Michael Crookston officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Private burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published April 15, 2025.

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