Thomas A. Mordecki, 60, of Monongahela, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 9, 1959 in Vero Beach, Florida, the son of Anthony and Gail Cutright Mordecki, who survive and reside in New Eagle.
Tom was a 1977 graduate from Elizabeth Forward High School. He received a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and a masters degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and a masters degree in Business from Carnegie Mellon (GSIA). He worked for several local companies during his career. He was the recipient of the George Westinghouse Award of Excellence and secured patents with his work at Fisher Scientific. Tom was very proud of his education, but more importantly, he was supportive of everyone in his life. Tom will be fondly remembered for his wittiness and sense of humor.
He is survived by his son, Thomas "TJ" (Alissa) Mordecki of Monroeville;
daughter, Samantha Mordecki of Pleasant Hills; three grandchildren, Learra, Claira and Jayden; sister, Margaret (John) Morgan of Sutersville; two step sisters, Linda (Mike) Iamurri of Ohio, Dina Wivagg of South Carolina; step brother, Tony Mordecki of South Carolina; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his step sister, Teresa.
Friends will be received on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. William Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.