Louis J. Grippo

Age 86, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Beloved husband of 28 years of Renee B. (Bertini) Grippo; loving father of Jennifer N. Grippo, James Grippo, Louis J. (Connie Sissalaar), Grippo, Jr., Jodi (Rick) Watling, Janice (Lindel) Hodge, Cynthia (David) Robbins, and the late Debbie Grippo; beloved son of the late James P. and Clara (Palaoro) Grippo; loving brother of Margaret Jean Faust and the late Anna Mae (John F.) Lewandowski; also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Lou served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps, earning his wings as a Fighter Pilot with the Elite Force. He graduated from Duquesne University Law School as a trial lawyer. He then purchased the Oyster House in 1970 and expanded it to nine locations in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Family and friends welcome Saturday and Sunday 2-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Township, 15220 (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass in St. Bernard Church, Mt. Lebanon, Monday 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Entombment to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 or the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue, #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.