CONRAD MITCHELL It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our loving father, Conrad Mitchell. Conrad passed away peacefully on June 18th; his beloved wife Renee's birthday. Dad had just celebrated his 94th birthday on May 2nd. Conrad was born on May 2, 1926, to Chrystostomos and Despina in Braddock, PA. He attended Braddock High School, served as an Army sharpshooter in Austria during World War II and then graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology as a Metallurgical Engineer and then worked for US Steel for 40 years. Throughout his work career and in retirement, Conrad was an active member of Theta Xi Fraternity, Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association and the American Society of Metals, even serving as their Pittsburgh Chapter President. Conrad was also a longtime and faithful member of Saint Nicholas Greek Cathedral serving on the Parish Council. While in college Conrad met Renee Boubouras, fell in love and was married in 1954. They had two children, Deborah and Matthew. Conrad was an energetic, intelligent, caring and witty man with a positive outlook on life, and would always help someone in need. His thoughtfulness will live on for all those fortunate to have been part of his life. Conrad is survived by his children and their families: Deborah and Louis Lamprinakos, his grandchildren Renee and Nicholas; Matthew and Anne Mitchell and his grandchildren Conrad and Madeline. Conrad is also survived by his sister, Staisey Raftis and his sister-in-law, Angela Mitchell and his nieces and nephews: George Raftis, Cynthia Raftis, Chris (Denise) Raftis, Chris Mitchell, George (Sherrie) Mitchell, Jaymie Maloney, Pam (Peter) Patsavas, Girard (Angela) Mitchell, Fr. Curtis (Presbytera Alexis) Mitchell, and Diane Winans. He was preceded in death by his wife, Renee; brothers, James Mitchell, Theodore Mitchell and his wife Goldie; sister-in-law, Olga Thuer and his brother-in-law, Spiros Raftis. A private funeral service for family and cousins that are in Pittsburgh will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Interment will follow at Homewood Cemetery, 1599 S. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 419 S. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. For friends and family members who wish to watch the funeral service online, a live stream will be provided by Saint Nicholas Greek Cathedral http://stnickspgh.org/ starting at 11 a.m. June 20, 2020. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS, INC. (freyvogelfuneralhome.com). Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
