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Joseph M. Lugares

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 12, 2022

Joseph M. Lugares, age 89 of Versailles Boro, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 8, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Brtovic) Lugares. Joseph was a Korean War Veteran in the US Army. He managed the employment office for U. S. Steel National and Duquesne Works, as well as a multitude of other assignments within the operation of both plants. For over 25 years, Joe was employed with the famous Duquesne University Tamburitzans, where he acted as both tour and company manager in addition to overseeing daily business and stage operations. He was a member and past president of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #146 in Versailles Borough. In addition to this duty, he also served as club steward during the 70's and 80's, and past president and member of the Men's Club. In the 1970's and early 80's, Joe was a member of Versailles Borough Council, serving his community in various capacities.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife Melva; his son Randy of Versailles; his granddaughters Alexandra and Maria Lugares of Upper St. Clair; and his nieces Debbie and Christine. In addition to his parents, Joseph was predeceased by his brother Stephen. Friends will be received in the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home & Crematory, 4504 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 2 PM to 8 PM. A blessing will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 12 noon. Private interment with military honors will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements made by the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory (412)678-3454 www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published October 12, 2022.

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