Jesse James Ferencz

Jesse James Ferencz, age 37, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore. Born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 16, 1986, he is the son of Lisa Marie Damianos (Damian Damianos) of West Mifflin and Robbie J. Ferencz of St. Petersburg, FL. He worked for UPMC Insurance and at the Teutonia Mannerchor Club (GBU) in Duquesne. He loved playing hockey for Central Pittsburgh and also played for West Mifflin High School and Penn State when he was a student. He also loved golfing. He was the fiancé of the late Jessica Ann Gretz, who died on December 15, 2022. Besides his parents and stepfather, he is survived by his son, Noah James Ferencz (age 6); sister, Jessica (Ryan) Cook of West Mifflin; grandmothers, Audrey (August) (late James “Jimbo”) Ferencz of Pittsburgh and Nancy Paige of McKeesport; uncles, Gregory (Judy) Ferencz of Pittsburgh and Kevin (Amanda) Ferencz of Statesville, NC; aunts, Shari (Ricky) Macerelli of Florida and Susan (Paul) Corcoran of Florida; and many cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., with Seminarian Xavier Engle, officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for Noah.

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