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REGIS T. BEATTIE
BEATTIE REGIS T. "PAP"

Age 72, of Penn Hills, formerly of Pittsburgh, after a courageous battle with cancer, quietly went to Our Lord on October 3, 2009 while at home with his family.

Son of the late Regis C. Beattie and Rita McGinley. Beloved husband of Barbara Anne (Carlino). Adored father of Regis (Heather) Beattie, Doreen (James) McSweeny, Michael Geilfuss, Mary Ann Migitsch, Diane Geilfuss-Tomb, Edward (Yvonne) Geilfuss. Much loved Pap Pap to Quinlan Beattie, Danielle (Jeremy) Dindinger, Darlene and DeAnna McSweeny, Douglas, Brittany, Jacob, Tyler and Audrey Migitsch, Brandi and Charles Tomb, Alicia Geilfuss and Carter Dindinger. Brother of James, Betty Ann and (Nick) Synan, John (Paula) Coll, Kenny Kulikowski.

Rege joined the US Army and was a paratrooper of the 101th division traveling the world. Afterwards Rege received his Bachelors of Arts at California University. He then went on to become a police officer for the City of Pittsburgh spanning 32 years of service. After retirement Rege continued to be a delegate of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1. Active member of the Emerald Society, Verona Eagles, American Legion and various golf leagues.

Friends received in the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME LTD, 11735 Frankstown Rd (at Rodi Rd) Penn Hills on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church 10am. Entombment Calvary Cemetery.

 


[courtesy of Richard Boyer]
 

Vault marker for Regis T. Beattie in Our Lady of the Rosary Mausoleum, Nativity Corridor, Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh (Allegheny county), Pennsylvania.

Regis served in Company HG, 508th ARCT from 1954 to 1956.

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