Cover for William J. McElligott, Jr.'s Obituary

William J. McElligott, Jr.

d. March 24, 2026

Oakmont

William J. McElligott, Jr. 84 of Oakmont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24, 2026 surrounded by his family at the V.A. Hospital of Aspinwall.

Son of the late Florence and William J. McElligott, Sr. Beloved husband of Maureen "Mary" C. (Higgins) McElligott of 58 years. Loving father of Christine McElligott, William S. McElligott, and Erin McElligott. Grandfather of Luke, Liam, and Piper Grace. Brother of Frank (Carol) McElligott, the late Danny, Sally, Taddy, Mike, and Tom. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bill was a proud 1959 graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He served as a master plumber foreman at the University of Pittsburgh for 40 years.

Friends and family will be received on Friday March 27, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, INC., at 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont PA 15139.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday March 28, 2026 at 12 noon at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, 57 21st St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Everyone please meet at the church.

Entombment with military honors to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and to the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Friday, March 27, 2026

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Burket-Truby Funeral Home

421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139

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Visitation

Friday, March 27, 2026

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Burket-Truby Funeral Home

421 Allegheny Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139

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Mass

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

57 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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