Dennis Sadowski

Dennis Paul Sadowski, 74, of Plum Borough, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025 with his wife, Judy, at his side. Born on June 5, 1951 to the late Leonard H. Sadowski and Eleanor (Bittner) Sadowski, he attended St. Raphael Grade School and graduated from Peabody High School in 1969. He went on to complete an Associate’s degree in Architectural Drafting, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and an MS in Engineering Management. A blind date in 1972 brought him together with his future wife, Judy, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage on August 31, 2024. A truly gentle soul, he was an introvert with a sharp wit, and had various passions throughout his life, including fishing, karate, and reading. He and Judy enjoyed 12 adventuresome years of scuba diving before a congenital heart condition forced him to give it up. They turned to traveling and especially cruising in recent years. Their goal was to travel to as many places as possible for as long as his heart would let him. His wish to see the pyramids in Egypt went unfulfilled and Covid 19 canceled many trips. His favorite exotic vacation spots were Hawaii and Italy, with Niagara Falls and Williamsburg locally. He enjoyed target shooting and was a longtime member of the Logan's Ferry Sportsmen's Club, and a recent addition to their Board of Directors. He traveled extensively for work since the early 1990’s before retiring from Ansaldo STS in 2018. He was a hardcore Steelers fan and looked forward to the NFL draft coming to Pittsburgh in 2026. Dennis was born and raised in the Morningside neighborhood of Pittsburgh before moving to the Garlow plan in Plum in 1976, and then to a condo in the Isles at the Highlands in 2009, where some close friendships developed among the neighbors. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Judy (Moran) Sadowski, and special cousins (more like siblings), Mark (Sandy) Ridge and Renae (Rich) Macura, and Renae’s children, Derek Jordan and Dana (Jared) Bazella, both of whom he considered the children he never had. He was predeceased by both his parents, a brother, Leonard J. (Babs) Sadowski, and another special cousin, Darryl (Beverly) Ridge. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, July 30,2025, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Saint Raphael Church (Saint Jude Parish), 1106 Chislett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Everyone please meet at the church. Following cremation, interment will follow at a later date in Calvary Cemetery.