John P. Binek, Jr.

Age 75, of Clinton, PA formerly of Castle Shannon, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Beloved husband for 52 years of Pauline A. “Polly” (Murawski) Binek; devoted father of John P. Binek, III (Suzette) and Jennifer (Stephan) Degrosky; proud “Pap” of John IV, Ian, Sean, Jonathan and Jeffrey; son of the late John P. and Anna (Misgalla) Binek; brother of Joann D. Binek; also survived by his cat, Precious. John was a retired airline mechanic manager for almost 4 decades, originally with the former Allegheny Airlines and subsequently USAir. He recently received the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award from the F.A.A. He was an avid auto enthusiast both in restoring and racing cars. In addition, John was a naturalist who loved the outdoors and loved to eat. Friends will be welcomed at Laughlin Cremation & Funeral Tributes, 1008 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Castle Shannon on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 until 5:00 o’clock. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Winifred Church (St. Paul of the Cross Parish), 550 Sleepy Hollow Road on Monday morning at 10:30. If desired, memorials may be made to St. Francis Academy Legacy Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 14590, Pittsburgh, PA 15234.

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