Alice (Slocum) Flaherty, age 90 of Monroeville on Saturday, December 21, 2013.
Beloved wife of the late Jack Flaherty; cherished mother of John (wife, Betsy) of Durham, NC, Joe (wife, Jane) of Monroeville, Jeff (wife, Debbie) of Turtle Creek, Jay (wife, Karen) of Plum and the late Jacqueline; grandmother of John III, Bethann, Tom, Jim, Jenny, Jack, Erin (husband, Nick), Ryan, Jay Jr. (wife, Jessica), Kory (wife, Allison), Kerry (husband, Anthony), and Katie; great-grandmother of Joleen.
Alice was preceded in her death by her sister, Geneva.
She is also survived by her sisters, Betty and Grace. Alice, or “Nana” as her grandchildren affectionately called her, prized her large and loving family above everything else in her life.
She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with nearly her entire clan and numerous close friends at a wonderful dinner in her honor.
She and her late husband were married for nearly 63 years and travelled frequently during their retirement.
Alice was a formidable card player with a mild and demure exterior that belied her fierce competitive nature.
An avid follower of local sports teams, she rarely missed an opportunity to watch a Penguins game.
Alice was a long-time resident of Beatty Pointe Village in Monroeville, and the family wishes to thank the staff and residents for their support and kindness towards her through the years.
Friends will be received Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL) corner of (445) Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412 856-4747).
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Parish Tuesday, 9:30 AM.
Entombment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mario Lemieux Foundation, 816 Fifth Ave., 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.