Michael Raymond ‘Mickey’ Tirpak Jr.   – Belle Vernon
Obituaries
January 29, 2021

Michael Raymond ‘Mickey’ Tirpak Jr. – Belle Vernon

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Michael Raymond “Mickey” Tirpak Jr., 63, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in North Charleroi on April 24, 1957, a son of the late Michael R. Tirpak Sr. and the late Mary Louise Amatangelo Tirpak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Marie and Joseph Amatangelo; and his paternal grandparents, Catherine and Michael Tirpak. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna (Roberts) Tirpak; a daughter, Jennifer (Christopher) Ritchie; two sons, Michael Tirpak and daughter-in-law Amber Beatty and Gordon Tirpak and daughter-in-law Courtney Greco; grandchildren, Noah and Luca Bella Ritchie, Camden and Cecilia Tirpak and Meeah, Lyal and Carter Beatty; three sisters, Nancy Tirpak, Karen (Thomas) Leonard and Cheryl (Jody) Vayansky; three brothers, Kenny (Paula) Tirpak, Danny (Lisa) Tirpak and Douglass Tirpak; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Private funeral services and interment will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Joel Ross and the Rev. Kathy Ross co-officiating. Interment will take place at Fells Cemetery, Fellsburg. To be socially responsible during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to limit attendance to 25 people inside the funeral home at any given time. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines which include masks within the funeral home. Guests may be asked to limit their visitation times so that all visitors will have the opportunity to pay their respects. Thank you. Mickey’s family would like to express their understanding for those who are unable to pay their respects due to the pandemic. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

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