Bekavac Funeral Home Directors

May 09, 2008 - 7:42 PM EST

Paul E. Bekavac, Sr. - Being a licensed funeral director for over 34 years, Paul has seen a number of changes within the funeral industry. After completing his education at Duquesne University, Paul attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1966. After his father's death in 1965, Paul was instrumental in helping his mother continue to run the family business. In January of 2004, Paul decided to retire and consequently sold the Elizabeth funeral home to his son Tony. He will spend a majority of his retirement in the state of Florida.

Daniel F. Bekavac, Sr. - Following in his father and brother's footsteps, Dan became a licensed funeral director in 1976. A 1974 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a 1975 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Dan handles day to day operations in the Versailles location. Dan, who is also an attorney, lives in Elizabeth Township with his wife Patti.

Anthony J. Bekavac - Continuing in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, Tony is a 1996 graduate of the College of Wooster and a 1997 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. A third generation funeral director, Tony is the sole proprietor of the Elizabeth location where he is responsible for day to day operations. Tony and his wife Rachel reside in Pleasant Hills with their two sons.

Daniel F. Bekavac, Jr. - Following in the family tradition, Daniel, after completing his internship, is now a licensed funeral director here at Bekavac Funeral Homes. A 2004 graduate of Princeton University, a 2005 graduate of The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, and a 2008 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Dan assists in the operations of all three locations. He currently resides above the funeral home in Clairton.

Thomas J. Connelly - A second generation funeral director himself, Tom decided to follow in his father's footsteps and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1987. For the past 17 years, Tom has helped to serve our families as a licensed funeral director and pre-need insurance agent. Tom resides in Elizabeth Township with his wife Tina, and three children.

Joseph S. Kuzman - After his grandfather's death in 1976, Joe decided to pursue a career as a licensed funeral director. A 1983 graduate of Slippery Rock University, Joe went on to graduate from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1984. Joe has worked at the funeral home for the past two decades and is the licensed supervisor in the Clairton location. Joe and his wife Shannon reside in Whitehall with their two children.

Joseph A. Lopez - After serving his internship with us, Joe is now a licensed funeral director here with Bekavac Funeral Homes. An alumnus of Pennsylvania State University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Joe resides in Belle Vernon and assists in the operations of all three locations.