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MICHAEL "RED" CUNNINGHAM Obituary

MICHAEL "RED" CUNNINGHAM Obituary

CUNNINGHAM

MICHAEL "RED"


Age 88, a proud lifelong resident of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his seasonal home in Bradenton, FL, after a 10 month battle with kidney cancer.



Loving father of Christine (David) Riedel, Michael S. (Norma) Cunningham, Patricia Cunningham and Timothy (Stacie) Cunningham. Survived by his former wife and dear friend, Lee Comport.



Son of the late Catherine and Martin Cunningham. Brother of Thomas (Sharon) Cunningham; and preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Skirda; and brothers, Martin (Mary Ann) Cunningham and Dennis Cunningham. Also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Crigler Cunningham.



Proud grandfather "Biggie" to David (Katie) Riedel, Robert (Jennifer) Riedel, Lauran (Shawn) Michael, Laine Thompson (James Heil), Ellie (Hugh) Brien, Richard Price, Adam Price, Hana Price, Morgan Cunningham and Samantha Cunningham.



Very proud great-grandfather to Caleb, Josh, Adelyn, Sutter, Avrilynn, Jack, Ivy, Remi, Silas, Hugh, Margot, Van and Bridget.



Also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and especially his beloved "sister," MaryJo Sherrer; and dear friend, Patricia Matschner.



Family and friends are welcome on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 2-8 p.m., at WM. SLATER & SONS INC. (412-381-3345), 301 Virginia Ave., Mt. Washington 15211.



A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Mary Queen of Peace Parish, St. Mary of the Mount Church, 407 Grandview Ave., Pittsburgh 15211. Burial will be private to the family.



In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting Masses to be offered for the repose of his soul.


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CUNNINGHAM

MICHAEL "RED"


Age 88, a proud lifelong resident of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his seasonal home in Bradenton, FL, after a 10 month battle with kidney cancer.



Loving father of Christine (David) Riedel, Michael S. (Norma) Cunningham, Patricia Cunningh

Published on October 23, 2025

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Friday, October 24, 2025

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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