Douglas Nesaw Obituary

Douglas H. Nesaw, 80, of Moon Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a 15-month battle with lung and brain cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Bette Nesaw; his brother, Gary Nesaw; and his sister, Joyce Nesaw. Doug is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Florence Nesaw; son, Shawn (Jennifer) Nesaw; and daughter, Laura Nesaw. He leaves behind his two cherished grandchildren, Madeline and Finnegan Nesaw. He also leaves behind sister-in-law, Mary Jane Liberi; brother-in-law, James R. Zinsmaster (Dianne); brother-in-law, Raymond E. Zinsmaster (Linda); sister-in-law, Anita Nesaw; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Doug was born Oct. 8, 1944, in Philipsburg. The family moved to Mt. Washington, where Doug graduated from South Hills High School. Upon graduation, while applying to college, he was drafted and elected to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. His military service was spent at Royal Air Force Base Alconbury, England, working on F-4 Phantom jets, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSGT). Doug served as crew chief of his own aircraft and supervised a team on the flight line. He was very proud of his military service and said it was some of the best years of his life. Establishing his own business as a ceramic tile setter in the late 1970s, Doug served the greater Pittsburgh area for 45 years, his work becoming synonymous with precision, fairness, and quality. He never advertised. His business was all by word of mouth. Doug often said, I know I'm getting old when my customers' adult children call me to do their tile work." Doug was a devout Catholic and avid outdoorsman enjoying archery, hunting, fishing, and skiing and a superb chef, craftsman, and handyman. Doug loved sharing his passions with his children, grandchildren, and friends, always willing to give helpful advice on your golf swing, point out a good fishing spot, or scout out a good hunting position. A Catholic Mass to celebrate Doug's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at St. James Church - Divine Redeemer Parish, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA 15143. Doug will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. May God bless Doug always, and may he rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Doug's memory to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation http://bit.ly/4mdQ57o.