Michael Richard Pavlovic

Michael "Richard" Pavlovic, 82, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born October 31, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the Late Michael J. and Stephanie (Puc) Pavlovic. Richard was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. He was the proprietor of the Columbia Bar and Grill in McKeesport. He was a member and past president of the Mon Valley Sportsman's Club and was also a retired Security Guard for the McKeesport Area School District. Richard was a member and past Exalted Ruler of the McKeesport Elks and coached Little Tigers Football and Baseball. He loved his children, grandchildren, sports, and watching TV. He was affectionately known as "Mr. Pav" or "Serb". He is survived by his wife, Linda Marie (Ference) Pavlovic, sons, Michael R. Pavlovic, Jr., of Naples Fl., Derek J. (Erica) Pavlovic of Trafford, and Ryan J. (Christie) Pavlovic of White Oak, daughters, Michele L. Pavlovic of White Oak, and Stephanie L. (Boe Collins) Pavlovic of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jaydon Anderson, Jayden Cook, Molly Pavlovic, Nylah Collins, Miranda Pavlovic and Lucy Pavlovic and nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10 am at Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. Private Inurnment will be at the Coulter Cemetery, Coulter at a later date. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com