Larry John Berkich
“I love you a bushel and a peck and lots of hugs around your neck.”
Larry John Berkich, 71, of McMurray, passed away very peacefully Friday, July13, 2018, in his home, with his beloved wife and dogs by his side.
He was born in New Eagle, a son of the late Margaret Zembo Berkich and George Berkich.
He was the cherished husband and soulmate for nearly 28 years to Debbie Berkich; brother-in-law to Cheryl (Skip) Scott and Fred Verzellesi; and uncle to Jessica Scott Ovesney, Christopher (Janette) Scott, Peter Ovesney, Vanessa Ovesney and Henry Scott.
Larry was also survived by a son.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from his company, Berkich Construction, which he managed for more than 20 years as a builder and remodeler. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed building furniture for his wife, as well as restoring their 1800s home.
Larry loved exercising and bodybuilding, as well as martial arts. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and following the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Vacationing to Nassau in the Bahamas was one of his favorite places to travel. Corvette sports cars were his passion, but, most of all, Larry enjoyed spending all of his time with his cherished wife, Debbie, and their dogs, Dusty, Sparky, Sox, Teddy and Ellie, as well as his late, very beloved Shadow.
At the family’s request, all services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546.
Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 Route 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330, 724-222-7387.