Earl William Brieger, Jr. Obituary (1940 - 2021)

Earl William Brieger, Jr., age 80, of Lawrence Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 30, 1940, son of the late Earl William, Sr., and Regina (Hegarty) Brieger. Earl was a 1958 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of John Carroll University and attended Duquesne Law School. He was a veteran of the US Army Reserves, where he served as a medic. Earl worked for Trumbull Industries, retiring in 2004. Earl was active with Lawrence Park Township activities, including the annual Christmas Tree Fund, and as a member of the East Lakeshore Lions Club, where he served as a past president. Earl was a man of deep faith and was an active member of The Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, serving as a lector, teaching religious education, serving on the hospital visitation ministry, and had previously served on the Parish Council. Earl was a dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and an avid outdoorsman and hunter, spending many cherished times at "Camp Big Guy", his family hunting camp in Cherry Grove, PA. He treasured the time spent with his friends of 45+ years in the monthly card club group. Earl was a very social, outgoing, and fun-loving guy; above all else, he was a true family man and adored spending time with his family and friends. Earl is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy (Shanley) Brieger; two children: Heidi Brieger Noyes (Craig), and Earl W. "Tex" Brieger, III (Julie); eight grandchildren: Brandon, Michael, Marcus, Lauren, Daniel and Bridget Brieger, and Joel and Luke Noyes; two sisters: Gretchen Asato (Herb), and Susan Byrnes (John); one sister-in-law: Sue Brieger; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Charles A. Brieger. Family and friends are warmly invited to call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.) on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM and are also welcomed to attend a Funeral Mass at The Church of St. Mark the Evangelist, 695 Smithson Ave. (in Lawrence Park Twp.) on Monday at 10 AM. All public safety guidelines pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic will be strictly adhered to, including the mandate for the use of face masks and social distancing. Earl will be laid to rest privately at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be designated to the Emmaus Soup Kitchen, 345 East 9th Street, Erie, PA 16503.