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Joseph "Jay" J. Golinski

May 29, 1960 — May 24, 2019

Canonsburg

Joseph J. “Jay” Golinski

Joseph J. “Jay” Golinski, 58 of Canonsburg passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing.

He was born on May 29, 1960 in Pittsburgh to Joseph F. and Patricia Cunningham Golinski who preceded him in death.

On May 8, 1993 he married his beloved wife and best friend Marigene Peel who survives.

He was Catholic by faith and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Carnegie.

He was a veteran having served his country honorably in the United States Airforce during Desert Storm. He was a proud member of the VFW Post #191 in Canonsburg and was an active member of the Honor Guard.

Jay was employed as an Electrician by PA Transfomer in Canonsburg for many years until his illness.

He had many interests and hobbies including attending The Washington Wild Things game with his wife, doing yard work, and watching any of the Pittsburgh Sports teams on television. His other memberships included the SN PJ.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Cindy Brown (Dan) of Carnegie and a brother Darryl Golinski of Carnegie, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joseph was also preceded in death by his brother Daniel Golinski, Sr., and his in-laws Thurman and Mabel Peel.

Friends are welcome from 2~4 and 6~8 pm on Wednesday May 29, 2019 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor and Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120 where a Catholic Blessing service will be held at 10am on Thursday, May 30, 2019.  Interment will follow at 11 am in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville where military rites will be accorded by VFW Post #191 and the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society 1527 PA-136 Eighty-Four PA. 15330

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