Nov 28, 2017

John M. Gido, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017.

He was born November 11, 1934, on the family farm in Girard, just west of Erie.

Mr. Gido played football in high school and after graduation attended Edinboro State Teachers College, where he wrestled, boxed in the Golden Gloves and met his future bride, Patricia A. Woodhouse.

After college, he served with the U.S. Marines in Japan and the Philippines.

Upon returning from active duty, he married his wife in 1958, and began his career in public education as a middle school science teacher. After earning his masters degree from Duquesne University, he became an administrator in Upper St. Clair School District, where he would work in various capacities for his entire career.

In 1966, Mr. and Mrs. Gido had a son, Samuel P. Gido, followed by a daughter, Jessica Gido LeGrow, in 1971. During this time, he remained in the U.S. Marine reserves, eventually rising to the rank of major.

He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid Steelers fan. He was also the announcer at Upper St. Clair High School football games for over 50 years. After retirement, he and his wife especially enjoyed traveling and they welcomed four grandchildren, Lily Gido, Kyle Gido, Jack LeGrow and Sammy LeGrow. After Mrs. Gido passed away in 2008, he found companionship with Judy Salvatore, a longtime friend and colleague from the St. Clair schools.

Always a fitness enthusiast, he was walking and working out regularly, and was very healthy up until the onset of a brief illness over the last few months

Surviving, in addition to his children and grandchildren, is a brother, George Gido, who still lives near the homestead where they grew up.

Friends and Family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, December 4, in St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray. Interment to follow with full military honors in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair, 2585 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

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