Michael J. "Jiddo" Coury Jr.

Michael J. “Jiddo” Coury Jr.    Age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with his daughters and brother at his side. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and veteran.

He was born on July 28, 1934 to the late Michael J. and Ann Coury. He is survived by his siblings Patricia Johnson, Richard Coury (Connie) and Val Moses (Tom). He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Coury and sister Connie Lipovsky.

Mike shared a marriage with the late Nancy and together they had three daughters, Gina (Bill), Shelly (Mark) and Christy (Paul), four grandchildren, Christian, Hannah (Billy), Erica (Andrew) and Mark Jr., and two great grandchildren with one on the way.

He is also survived by his daughter Palia (Ed) and their children Kenny (Jenny), Kevin (Denise) and Dena (Jose), and 8 great grandchildren.

Michael was fortunate to spend his last 35 years with his soul mate Jacqueline Gulbin and her children Valerie (Tom), Lori and the late John, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Jiddo lived a long life and created a big, beautiful and loving family. He will be missed deeply. We are hopeful he is enjoying all of his favorite pastimes free of pain; cooking, golfing, dancing, smoking cigars and playing blackjack with all of his friends and family that have gone before him.

Loved ones will be received at the Ball Funeral Chapel, Inc. 412-343-1506, 600 Dunster Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15226 on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 2-6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.m., 1000 Tropical Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Followed by interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. 412-343-1506 or Ballfc.com

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