FLAHERTY WILLIAM P. BILL Age 90, of Green Tree, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015, after a brief illness. Born on October 26, 1924, and raised in Knoxville, PA. Bill eventually enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served on the USS Monterey throughout the course of WWII. From that point on he was employed by the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad as an electrician, until his retirement. During this time he met his wife to be, Vera B. Fox (originally from Galway, Ireland), to whom he was married for 46 years. After his wife's passing, Bill moved to the Vanadium Woods Independent Living Facility, where he was very active in programs and acquired a large number of true friends. He was jokingly referred to as the Mayor of Vanadium Woods. Bill was also an active member of St. Margaret of Scotland Church of Greentree and a lifelong member of the VFW Post #823. Bill also donated a generous amount of time as a member to helping the people of the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Where in lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Bill's name to the St. Vincent dePaul Society C/O St. Margaret of Scotland, 310 Mansfield Avenue, Pgh., PA 15220. Preceded by his wife; and his brother, Leo Flaherty of Scott Twp. Bill is survived by his son, Brian Flaherty (Deborah); and two amazing grandchildren, Liam and Shea Flaherty of Waterford, CT; and his sister, Anna May Kapfer of Brentwood. As a member of a large family Bill is also survived by many many nephews and nieces and their many children here in Pittsburgh, throughout the country and in Ireland. Bill truly loved Pittsburgh, his family and his friends with all of his heart. Go Steelers! Visitation will be held at the SCHEPNER - McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton, PA 15205, Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday 10 a.m. in St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Burial will be with full military honors. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
