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John F. Besseck, Sr.

May 27, 1931 - December 05, 2017

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Obituary For John F. Besseck, Sr.

May 27, 1931 - December 5, 2017

Besseck, Sr., John F. Age 86, on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of the late Rose Clare Besseck for over 64 years; loving father of Karen (Joseph) Buxton, John F. (Mary) Besseck, Jr., Lawrence (Patricia) Besseck and Carol Crowley; proud grandfather of John (Beckie) Besseck III, James (the late Michelle) Besseck, Ami Shelleby, Amanda (Alan) Gamble, Daniel Besseck, Robert Crowley, Jr., Andrew Crowley and Sarah Crowley; doting great-grandfather of Shanoyn, Joshua, Justin, Jaci and Ellieana; brother-in-law of Marilyn Pearson and Rev. Lawrence V. Holpp. John retired as a melter for Mesta Machine. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Friday, December 8, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 am.

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  • December 11, 2019

    We are deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He will be missed and although we hadn't kept in touch through the years he was often in our thoughts and prayers. Peace to all of his family and friends. Sincerely, Rose Besseck Carpenter and family

  • December 11, 2019

    I shared a lot of laughs with John when I worked at SET in Bridgeville. John always had a smile on his face and was so kind and thoughtful. He was just a great guy; my deepest sympathy to his family.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am sad to hear about Uncle Johnâ??s death. While I have not seen him in many, many years, I will always remember him and how my dad spoke of him. Rest In Peace. Daniel Wesley Besseck Jr and family. (son of the late Daniel Wesley Besseck).

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