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Charles A. Pizzuti


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U.S. Navy veteran retired from McGraw Edison

Charles A. Pizzuti, 87, formerly of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully, to be with his Lord, with his daughters by his side, Friday, January 10, 2014, in Washington County Health Center, Chartiers Township.

He was born October 13, 1926, in Muse, a son of the late Albert and Dominica “Minnie” Pizzuti.

Mr. Pizzuti lived most of his life in Muse and Canonsburg.

He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II as Seaman Second Class and receiving a Victory Medal.

After 36 years, Mr. Pizzuti retired in 1988, as a bushing maker for the former McGraw Edison.

He was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Muse Italian Club, SNPJ Lodge 138 of Strabane and also the International Button Box Group.

On December 12, 1953, he married Alice Pastovich, who passed away August 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 from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in 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 in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, at a later date. To view or place condolences, please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.

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