September
24,
1922
24,
1922
May
21,
2013
21,
2013
Joseph M. Massack age 90 of McMurray, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Donnell House, Washington,
He was born on September 24, 1922 in Strabane, the son of the late Andrew and Frances Gorshin Massack.
Mr. Massack attended Trinity High School. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Untied States Army. He was part of the 94th Infantry Division, attending Infantry training at Camp Phillips, Kansas. He participated in campaigns in Sicily, North Africa, Naples, Salerno and Anzio Beach Head. He was a two-time Purple Heart recipient.
Mr. Massack returned to Starbane at the end of the war and was employed as the butcher at Alexander Co-op, from where he retired. He enjoyed hunting at his camp, and enjoyed flying radio controlled airplanes. In his later years he was a frequent speaker in history classes at Peters Township and South Park school districts, sharing personal stories of his experiences during World War II along with other veterans.
He was a member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church in McMurray, where he served many years as an usher and was a member of Ben's Men. He also was a member KSKJ Lodge of Strabane, American Legion Post 902 of Houston, Canonsburg Elks Lodge and a life time member of VFW Post 746 in McMurray.
On July 7, 1958 he married Edythe Capozzi, who passed away on March 19, 2000.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Charles and Denise Abraham and Mark and Paula (Koklich) Koerber of McMurray.
Deceased also are three brothers, Rudy (Helen) Massack, Andrew (Ann) Massack, Victor (Caroline) Massack and a sister, Frances (Joseph "Red") Koklich.
Friends are welcome on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be at 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. VFW Post 764 will hold a service on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Full Military honors will be accorded by VFW Post 764 of McMurray. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations be mad to VFW Post 764 Charitable Fund or Donnell House in memory of Mr. Massack.
He was born on September 24, 1922 in Strabane, the son of the late Andrew and Frances Gorshin Massack.
Mr. Massack attended Trinity High School. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Untied States Army. He was part of the 94th Infantry Division, attending Infantry training at Camp Phillips, Kansas. He participated in campaigns in Sicily, North Africa, Naples, Salerno and Anzio Beach Head. He was a two-time Purple Heart recipient.
Mr. Massack returned to Starbane at the end of the war and was employed as the butcher at Alexander Co-op, from where he retired. He enjoyed hunting at his camp, and enjoyed flying radio controlled airplanes. In his later years he was a frequent speaker in history classes at Peters Township and South Park school districts, sharing personal stories of his experiences during World War II along with other veterans.
He was a member of St. Benedict the Abbot Church in McMurray, where he served many years as an usher and was a member of Ben's Men. He also was a member KSKJ Lodge of Strabane, American Legion Post 902 of Houston, Canonsburg Elks Lodge and a life time member of VFW Post 746 in McMurray.
On July 7, 1958 he married Edythe Capozzi, who passed away on March 19, 2000.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Charles and Denise Abraham and Mark and Paula (Koklich) Koerber of McMurray.
Deceased also are three brothers, Rudy (Helen) Massack, Andrew (Ann) Massack, Victor (Caroline) Massack and a sister, Frances (Joseph "Red") Koklich.
Friends are welcome on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Salandra Funeral Service, Inc. Joseph P. Salandra owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be at 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Benedict the Abbot Church, McMurray at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray. VFW Post 764 will hold a service on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Full Military honors will be accorded by VFW Post 764 of McMurray. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations be mad to VFW Post 764 Charitable Fund or Donnell House in memory of Mr. Massack.
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