John Andrew Slovik
Bartender at Bunnie’s Tavern and WWII veteran
John Andrew “Rusty” Slovik, 89, of Bishop, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg.
He was born August 18, 1924, in Presto, a son of the late Florian and Anna Bandik Slovik.
Mr. Slovik was proud of his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning five medals and nine service stars.
He was a member of St. Mary Parish, Cecil; Granish Club, Bishop; and Croatian Fraternal Union, Canonsburg. He was a 50-plus-year member of Laborers International Union of North America.
He enjoyed going to the Farmer’s Market and Trader Jacks, sitting and talking with friends and sitting on the bench at Bunnie’s Tavern, watching traffic go by.
He worked as a construction laborer, for a short time on the railroad, and was a longtime bartender at Bunnie’s Tavern in Bishop.
Surviving are nephews Andy (Cathy) Cshusta of Cecil and Joseph (Laurie) Slovik of Bishop; nieces Kathy Quaresima of Bishop and Diane Gray of Bridgeville; and numerous other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Marge Cshusta; a brother, Florian “Bunnie” Slovik; and a niece, Donna Irwin.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road (Route 50), Cecil, where a blessing service will be held at noon Monday, February 24, with the Rev. Stan Gregorek officiating.
Interment will follow in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with full military honors accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191 Honor Guard, Canonsburg.
Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.