David Lyons
April 19, 1944 - April 03, 2021
Visitation: Tuesday, 2-8PM, Devlin Funeral Home, 806 Perry Hwy., Pgh, PA 15229
Service: Wednesday 10AM, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1000 Avila Ct., Pgh, PA 15237
Lyons
David E. “Lefty”
Age 76, of Ross Twp., passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 3, 2021; Beloved husband for 50 years of Marianne (Ebeck), Loving father of Michelle O’Leary (Brendan), Colleen Hughes (Ryan), and Maureen Lyons; Proud grandfather Rhys Hughes, Nolan O’Leary, and Owyn Hughes; Brother of Carol Rojik (Tom), Judy Vtipil (Don), Christine Janczak (the late Ray), and Mark Lyons (Beverly), Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, friends and students. Friends will be received at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 806 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., on Tuesday from 2-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church on Wednesday at 10AM. David enjoyed a 47 year career as a social studies teacher at North Catholic High School. He had many passions, including coaching basketball, his model trains and his three wonderful grandsons. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to North Catholic High School, c/o Kathy Hickey Monti Memorial Scholarship 1617 Rt. 228, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066.
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David was one of my favorite teachers while at north from 65 -69. He also attended our 50th reunion and it was a pleasure to have some time to speak personally with him near the end of the reunion dinner. He was one of the positive influences on my high school life. May God bless him and his family.
My condolences to Mr Lyons entire family on his death. May he Rest In Peace. He was a great teacher and person. May God comfort you at this time of grieving.
I was so saddened to hear of the the passing of Mr. Lyons! Though it’s been years since I’ve seen him, or taken one of his courses, I think of him near daily! My husband and I enjoy playing Jeopardy together, and on my better days at the game I’m usually recalling something I learned in his class! (Or kicking myself because I learned it in his class but now forget! Haha!) He had a true gift for teaching history, and will forever be recalled fondly in my own personal history. May he rest peacefully, and may God provide solace to his family as they mourn his loss.
Maggie Bailey (Kutschbach) ’04
A classmate and a great friend truly one of the last of the good guys and he was genuinely interested in how you where doing and your children etc. RIP my friend my the good lord keep you and comfort you.
You were one Super Nice Guy to Work with at Biotest. My Prayers and Sympathy to the Lyons Family
Mr. Lyons had a significant influence on me as a teacher and mentor. He helped make me the man I am today. He drove us hard as a coach and we were able to become better players because of his drive for excellence. Gone, but never forgotten.
Tom Nieman ’73
My right hand is still cramped 37 years later from all of his overheads. Mr. Lyons was a solid teacher and an NC legend. Rest In Peace……Forever True.
Ken Walker ‘86
Mr Lyons was a great teacher and person. He really enjoyed his job and students. I’m so sorry for his family’s loss. He will be missed very much. I’m keeping you all in my prayers ❤️🙏🏻
From one lefty to another lefty, I really enjoyed our time together at North, especially our faculty room talks. God Bless you.
He was the best coach, teacher and mentor I ever had.He knew how to bring out the best in you.Gentleman,true human being.
Great team builder.He will be greatly missed.
RIP Coach Lyons
Maianne and the entire Lyons family,
How deeply saddened we are to hear of the loss of Mr. Lyons. We pray that God’s hope filled promises bring comfort and peace to your heart today. North Catholic has lost a “favorite son”. And you have gained an angel to watch over you.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Lyons.
Mrs. Lyons, Michelle, Colleen, and Maureen,
Sending our sincere condolences and prayers to each of you. Mr. Lyons is a legacy to each North Catholic Alumni. It’s quite an honor to have been his student.
He is a great example for every student that passed the halls of Troy. Teddy and I will forever remember our beautiful memories of him and share stories with our children of the impact he made on
our lives.
May Our Lord receive him at the gates of Heaven and reward him for eternity for the exemplary life he lived. May He Rest In Peace.
Love and Prayers,
Katie ‘99
&
Teddy ‘00
RIP Mr Lyons. After almost 50 years I can still hear his voice. Forever True.
Our condolences to the Lyons family. Dave was a 1962 classmate of mine as well as a vital player on our ’62 State Championship team. Will always remember #10. RIP, Davey.
Excellent teacher, coach, friend, and Catholic man!! Forever true…