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It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Edward “Ed” Vickovic on June 30, 2025, following a brief illness. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ed was born in McKeesport Hospital on July 5, 1947, grew up in Duquesne and eventually moved to Dravosburg. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, Ed worked and retired from Bechtel Bettis, Inc. in Dravosburg.
Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting and fishing. He also loved going to the casinos, playing the slot machines and enjoyed horse racing. Ed was also an active member of the NRA.
Ed is preceded in death by his father Adam Joseph “Specks” Vickovic, mother Elvira (Kasunic) Vickovic and brother Anthony Vickovic. He is survived by his sisters, Joanne of Duquesne, Judith (Allan) Nagel of Florida, Marie (late James) Ford of West Mifflin and brother, Tom of McKeesport. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
There will be a private family visitation and private burial in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
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