John “Pete” O’Farrell, 92, passed away on October 13, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 28, 1933, to the late John “Jack” and Anne O’Farrell.
Beloved husband of the late June (Anton) O’Farrell; father of John “Michael”, David, Kathy, Connie, Nancy (Vincent) Smith, Brian (Andrea), and the late Eileen (Mike) Sutton; grandfather of Ashley (Travis) Zimmerman, Vincent Smith, Cara (Anthony) O’Farrell-Crippin; and great grandfather of Carter Crippin. He is survived by three siblings, Tommy (Cathy), Maureen (nelson) McMullen, and Chris O’Farrell. He is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings, Margaret (Ray), Jimmy (surviving, Beverly), Patsy (Stan) Sharek, Janet (surviving, Jack) Mascia, and Timmy O’Farrell.
John was the retired owner at Steel City Piping. He was the past President of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Pennsylvania, a member of The Builders Exchange, and a member of the Castle Shannon Rotary Club. He was a Registered Master Plumber since 1960.
He enjoyed hunting, especially at his cabin in Warren, Pennsylvania, that he owned with his childhood best friend Bill Rahe for over 50 years. John enjoyed having a Manhattan, polka dancing, and reading the newspaper.
Visitation will be held at Paul Henney Cremation & Funeral Tributes, Bethel Park, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October 20, 2025, at St. Anne Church (St. Paul of the Cross Parish), 400 Hoodridge Dr, Pittsburgh 15234, at 11:00 am.
Interment will follow in St. Anne Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s honor to Cali Cats Rescue, 2776 South Park Road, Bethel Park, 15102 https://www.calicatsrescue.com/donate or the Washington County Human Society, 1527 PA Route 136, Eighty Four, 15330 https://wchspets.org/donate/
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