Gary J. Condon Jr. – Monongahela
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February 21, 2024

Gary J. Condon Jr. – Monongahela

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Gary J. Condon Jr., 53, of Monongahela, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Gary is the son of Gary J. Sr. and Diane McMullen Condon of Houston, Pa. He was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 4, 1970. After graduating from Bethel Park High School in 1989, Gary enrolled in a Ford dealership mechanics program and continued working as a mechanic around the area for many more years. A member of the Mingo Rod and Gun Club, he enjoyed hunting and for the past 20 years also worked as a taxidermist. He is survived by his wife, Michele Kramer Condon, whom he married Oct. 20, 1990; two sons, Nicholas Condon and fiancé Tina Dragone and Justin Condon of Monongahela; a daughter, Chelsea Condon and fiancé David Wiley of Monongahela; three sisters, Jennifer (Jon) Richardson of Rochester, Pa., Gretchen Mathews of Weston, Conn., and Amy (David) Kaczorowski of Peters Township; three grandchildren who meant the world to him,  Addison and Logan Condon and Roczen Wiley; and he was looking forward to the birth of his fourth grandchild, Cash Wiley. Also surviving are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Patricia and James Kramer of South Park; and a sister-in-law, Molly (Jason) Stookey; along with many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Gary’s life anytime from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com and memorial contributions can be made to Gary’s family to help offset medical costs at Gofundme.com (search Gary Condon).

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