John J. Bugelavicius-Belvis
John J. “JB” Bugelavicius-Belvis, 93, of Denbeau Heights, formerly of Daisytown, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017, in Monongahela Valley Hospital.
He was born June 4, 1924, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John Sr. and Anilka Barris Bugelavicius.
Mr. Belvis was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations.
He was employed by Joy Manufacturing/Joy Global as a service engineer, retiring in 1996 with 40 years of service.
Mr. Belvis was Catholic.
He was a member of Centerville American Legion Post 705 and Hungarian Club and AC Club, both of Daisytown. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He gained his pilot’s license at the age of 60.
On June 17, 1950, he married Margaret “Muggsy” Rohaley, who survives. Together they celebrated 67 years of marriage.
Also surviving are a son, Mark J. Belvis of Denbeau Heights; a daughter, Dara Glagola (Joseph) of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two brothers, Alex Belvis (Pat) of Aliquippa and Andrew Belvis of Alexandria, Va.; two grandchildren, Rhianne Glagola and Michael Belvis; a great-grandson, Trevor Glagola; and several nieces and nephews.
He leaves behind his beloved dog, Sadie.
Deceased are two granddaughters, Jara Glagola Gilbert and Joy Irene Belvis; two sisters, Rosemarie Vrabel and Mary Marran Gosney; and a brother, Finn Bugelavicius.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 16, with the Rev. Edward L. Yuhas officiating. Interment will follow in Phillipsburg Cemetery, California, with full graveside military rites accorded by Centerville American Legion Post 705.
A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.