Peter Paul Neft
NEFT: Peter Paul Neft, 89, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sept. 26, 2023. He was born April 22, 1934, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, son of Alvin Neft and Thelma L. (Gross) Neft. Pete is survived by his wife of 69 years, Barbara Neft; son Bob Neft; daughters Lauren Jacobson and Cynthia Starr; grandchildren Brandon Starr, Ashley Jacobson and Justin Jacobson; nephews Martin Wnuk and Benjamin Yahr; and son-in-law Tom Wyse Jr. and daughter-in-law Fermina (Santana) Starr. Peter served as captain in the Air Force Reserves. He was quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh and led the team to the 1956 Sugar Bowl. He also was quarterback for the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League. He was inducted in the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania. He was an avid golfer and loved outdoor activities of fly-fishing. He was known for his warm smile, always having a story to tell, and for his easygoing, jovial, fun-loving spirit and easy laugh. He loved life and all who shared time with him. His greatest love, however, was his family. He was fiercely committed to them and loved supporting and spending time with them, traveling, attending sporting, musical and academic events. He also loved his grand-dogs, Scott and Runner, and his grand-bunnies, Nutmeg and Bebe Moon. Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to services (1–2 p.m). Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: UPMC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Attn: Leslie Dunn, MPH, ADRC, Administrator, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Montefiore, Four West, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582. schugar.com PJC
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