Charles A. Pizzuti 87 formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord with his daughters by his side on Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Washington County Health Center. He was born October 13, 1926 in Muse, Pa., the son of the late Albert and Dominica "Minnie" Pizzuti. Mr. Pizzuti lived most of his life in Muse and Canonsburg; he served with the United States Navy during World War II as Seaman Second Class and receiving a Victory Medal. Mr. Pizzuti worked for 36 at the end of his retirement in 1988 as a bushing maker for the former McGraw Edison.
He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Muse Italian Club, S.N.P.J lodge 138 of Strabane and also the International Button Box Group.
On December 12, 1953 he married Alice Pastovich who passed away in August of 1970.
Surviving are three daughters, Charlene Dunkerly, Patricia (Dennis Mitchel) DeThomas and Margaret (Doug) Hildebrand, eight grandchildren, Ezra, Elijah, Jesse, Zaccariah, and Christian Hildebrand, Christopher Elewski, Michael and Ryan Dunkerly, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family.
Deceased in addition to his parents and spouse is a grandchild Isaiah, who passed away shortly after birth and several brothers and sisters.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120. Services and Interment will be private and held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date.