Allen Cousin
November 25, 1929 - October 23, 2024

ALLEN JOSEPH COUSIN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Born November 25, 1929, Allen was the beloved husband of the late Winnie Ann Cousin, and is survived by his wife Bonnie Cousin. Loving and proud father of Dr. Jeffrey (Jolie) Cousin and Jennifer A. (Michael J.) Zampogna. Brother of the late Norman Cousin, Lillian Schwartz and Anne Pirchesky. Adoring grandfather of William, Jack and Benjamin Cousin, and Cooper and Winnie Zampogna. Pittsburgh born and bred, Allen was the president of Noralco Corporation, a demolition company he founded in 1952. A self-made success, he worked tirelessly to transform the Pittsburgh skyline through demolition and excavation projects including Forbes Field, Jenkins Arcade, the Civic Arena, and many other iconic structures. He was still passionately going into the office until six months ago. Allen was a longtime devoted member of Tree of Life Congregation, an active supporter of the United Jewish Appeal, a past Grandmaster of the Masons, and a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs. He was extremely generous, caring, and charitable, and enjoyed a full life of fine dining, wine collecting, world travel and Florida sunshine. Most importantly, Allen was an inspiration and guiding light to his family. He loved them dearly and instilled that love within his children, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside. Visitation one hour prior to services (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM). Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park. Contributions in Allen's memory may be made to Tree of Life Memorial Park (https://www.treeoflifepgh.org/payment.php, specify Cemetery Donations under Type); Jewish Association on Aging, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217; Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217; or a charity of the donor's choice. www.schugar.com

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Although I haven’t seen him in many years, some of my most fondest memories was when I was able to visit and spend time with Uncle Al as a child. I appreciate the time spent and will always remember him and his smile.