John J. Len
- On April 1, 2026
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John J. Len, 80, of South Fayette, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 29, 2026. He was born on July 5, 1945 in Carnegie, PA, and resided for numerous years in Scott Township and Upper St. Clair.
He was a loving husband to Mary Carol (Calderone) and beloved father to Deborah (Kenneth) Wolfson and Michael (Stephanie) Len. He was the ‘Papa Bear’ to the grandchildren he adored, Nicholas & Maya Wolfson and Donovan & Camden Len. He was a supportive brother to Richard Len, Frankie (Yvette) Len and the late Cathy (Joe) Widmyer. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank & Rose Len. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who could call on ‘Uncle John’ for advice at any time.
He was in the first graduating class (1963) of Bishop Canevin High School and a graduate from Saint Vincent College. He was a founder of the consulting firm Holmberg, Len and Associates and eventually held the position of President of the O. Hommel Company, which was located in Scott Township.
His passions included being a dedicated husband to his wife, Mary Carol, and caring for her throughout the years and being a mentor to his children and grandchildren. He recently proclaimed himself as the ‘Luckiest Man In the World’ and was a loyal supporter of his grandchildren, nieces and nephews by being in the bleachers, on the sidelines or in the audience at their academic, athletic and theatrical events. He enjoyed supporting all of his local sports teams and some of his best memories took place tailgating and attending Steeler games with all who were close to him. In his retirement, you could always find him on a local golf course sharing his weekdays with his friends.
He will always be remembered as ‘Papa….The Man, The Myth, The Legend’.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL SERVICES, 3287 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. John Capistran Roman Catholic Church (part of the Resurrection Parish) in Upper St. Clair; followed by entombment at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Peters Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of W. PA Carnegie, 630 Washington Avenue #2, Carnegie, PA 15106 or the Bishop Canevin High School, 2700 Morange Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, in John’s name.
Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.PittsburghCremation.com
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