Sean Patrick Walsh (1954-2026)

Sean Patrick Walsh, 71, of Moon Township, passed aeway unexpectedly on January 11th, 2026 in his home. He was born in McKees Rocks on March 21st, 1954, a son of the late John & Mary Joan (Yaggi) Walsh. She is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol Annette (Zyroll) Walsh, three daughters, Lauren Walsh of Moon Township, Tara Zimmerman (Gary) of Moon Township and Lyndsey Ruckert (Douglas) of Moon Towsnhip, seven grandchildren: Gianna, Gabriella, Owen, Kendall, Sophia, Kylee & Rylee, a brother, Tim Walsh (Peggy) and late brother, Mark Walsh (Kathy), a brother-in-law, Sam Zyroll (Pattie) and Rich Zyroll (Rose).

Sean grew up in McKees Rocks and was proud of it. He received a full scholarship for caddying to Robert Morris University and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting. He excelled in his career at Bayer Material Science and Covestro where he managed planning and supply chain for production plants around the world. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1981; he beat it and remained cancer-free ever since. He loved his family and friends very much and was an enthusiastic member of his bowling and golfing leagues. He always had to stay busy and was a very hard worker, you could always find him tackling a home improvement project at his house or his daughters. He was a great husband, dad, and pap and was so loved and adored by his daughters and grandkids.

Friends will be received on Thursday, January 15th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Township, 1522 Coraopolis Heights Road, Coraopolis, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 16th at 10 A.M. in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1 Parish Place, Coraopolis. Everyone please meet at the church. Committal will follow at Holy Souls Catholic Cemetery, 4772 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in his memory to: Lymphoma Research Foundation and March of Dimes – UPMC Magee NICU