Edward J. Gillenberger III, aged 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 19, 2025, of Finleyville. He was the cherished husband of Peggy (Vogel) Gillenberger and a loving father to Susan (Greg) Mercer and Chris (Michael) Rupnik. He was a devoted Pappap to his grandchildren: Julia, Jameson, and Jordyn Mercer, and Calvin and Preston Rupnik.

Ed was the beloved son of Edward and the late Giovanna Gillenberger Jr. and a dear brother to Linda (Larry) Szramowski and Mark (Terri) Gillenberger. He was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth and Jeffrey Gillenberger. He was also a brother-in-law to Alice Gillenberger and a fond uncle to Matthew, Jeffrey, Alyssa, and Scott.

For 35 years, Ed was a dedicated member of the carpenter's union local #432. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with his grandchildren, often engaging in nerf wars and pine wood derby races with his grandkid's boy scouts troops. Known as the 'Ed of all trades,' he was always building something, whether it was derby cars, houses, decks, or Lincoln logs.

Visitations will be held on Sunday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Readshaw Funeral Home, 1503 Brownsville Road. Funeral prayers will be offered on Monday at 9:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Basil Church of Blessed Trinity Parish at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place at Forest Lawn Gardens Cemetery.

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