In Memory of

James

J.

Restivo,

Esq.

Jr.

Obituary for James J. Restivo, Esq. Jr.

Age 73, of McMurray, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Beloved husband of 49 years to Gail Restivo; loving father of Chris Restivo, Andrea (Dan) Deutschendorf, Jason (Jody) Restivo, and James (Ashley) Restivo; dear brother of Richard (Linda) Restivo and Rita (Bill) Rippin; cherished grandfather of Rachel, Sydney, Lexi, Andrew, Lauren, J.T., David and Campbell.Preceded in death by his parents James Restivo, Sr. and Dorothy (Ardolino) Restivo. James was a successful litigator trial attorney for Reed Smith for over 45 years. James graduated from Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, PA, University of Pennsylvania and received a law degree from Georgetown University Law School. He was a board member of Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh and heavily involved with Catholic Charities. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling with his wife or spending time with the greatest joys in his life, his 8 grandkids who loved the adventures “Bubba” took them on. He had a profound impact on everyone that he encountered and was a shining example of how hard work can pay off. Nothing would better sum up his life than Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.” Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Family & Friends welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, (724) 941-3211 Friday 2-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Grace Church, 310 Kane Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Private interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org/. Please view or add tributes at www.beinhauer.com.