Benny Gradnik Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Benny Gradnik (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), who passed away on March 11, 2025 at the age of 70. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benny Gradnik to pay them a last tribute.
As Benny departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Benny may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Benny leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dmitro "Benny" Gradnik and Kateryna Gradnik; and his siblings, Taras "Teddy" Gradnik and Olga Gradnik. He is survived by: his siblings, Jaraslaw "Johnny" Gradnik, Mary Ballew, Jimmy Gradnik and Lesia "Lucy" Colaizzi; and his pet Black Jack.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Thomas J. Gmiter Funeral Home, Inc. (2323 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
