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Regis A. Graboski

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 29, 2016

Regis A. Graboski, age 80 of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born September 4, 1935 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Wise) Graboski.

Regis worked for 44 years in the Circulation Department of the McKeesport Daily News and, for the last ten, he worked at St. Mary's Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, where he was also a parishioner. He was a US Army Veteran, serving his tour in Korea, and he loved to hunt and fish. Regis was also active in area athletics as an umpire, referee, and a golf coach for both the Elizabeth Forward Girls Golf Team and at Butler's Golf Course. Regis is survived by his children Timothy (Annette) Graboski of Glassport and Michelle Dowden, Douglas (Kimmi) Graboski, and Keith (Monica) Graboski all of McKeesport; his grandchildren Erik, Sara, Kristen, Ryan, Taylor, Keith, Jr., Nathan, and Arletta; his brother Ray Graboski; his sisters Emily Wesneski and Loretta Bodenschatz; and also many nieces and nephews. There is no visitation scheduled for Regis. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11 AM in St. Mary's Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church, 318 26th. St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions in Regis's name should be made to either The First Tee, 425 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL 32092 or to the American Legion Charities, 1608 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006. Arrangements by the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132. (412-678-3454). www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Originally published June 29, 2016.

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