Edward E. Suchevits
Edward E. Suchevits, age 84, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
He was born on Wednesday, October 28, 1931 in Uniontown, Pa., son of Ignatius Suchevits and Mary (Stunja) Suchevits.
He married Dolores (Barkovic) Suchevits on Saturday, June 2, 1956.
He was a member of Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, and was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union for over 50 years.
Edward proudly served his country as a combat veteran in the Korean War with the United States Marine Corps at the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his four years of service with the United States military, he obtained his high school diploma and was Honorably discharged.
He spent most of his career as a Consultant in the floor chemical industry prior to starting his own business.
He founded (FIC) Food Industry Consultants in 1983, from which he retired in 2007, when the business was acquired by his youngest son Mark. The business today is known as Apex Cleaning Supply.
He enjoyed spending time with his dear children and grand children, listening to his favorite Tamburitzan music, and sitting on his back porch enjoying scenic views of the mountains and listening to the birds sing.
In addition to his parents and loving wife, Dolores ‘Toots’ Suchevits, he was predeceased by his eldest son, Edward Jr., and infant daughter, Dolly, as well as numerous brothers, sisters and other close relatives.
He was the father of 11 children, grandfather of 18, and a great grand father of one.
He is survived by his children: Mary Rose Suchevits, Geri Rivera, Monica Suchevits, Donna Welsh and husband Kevin, Carol Ferencak and husband Michael, David Suchevits, Steven Suchevits, Debra Hudock and husband Brent, and Mark Suchevits; grand children: Edward Suchevits III, Sean Suchevits and wife Tara, Lee Edenfield, Jennifer Suchevits, Natalie Rivera, Alexander Rivera, Timothy Suchevits, David Suchevits Jr., Steven Suchevits Jr., Emily Welsh, Jeremy Welsh, Matthew Suchevits, Tyler Suchevits, Adison Suchevits, Andrew Hudock, Luka Suchevits, Koi Suchevits, Allison Hudock; great-grandson, Wyatt Suchevits; as well as his brother, Richard Sucheviits and wife Diane; several nieces and nephews; and other family members.
Family and Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 until 9 a.m. when the Prayers of Transfer will be said.
The Funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church, 61 North Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., with Rev. Father Peter L. Peretti as main celebrant and Rev. Father Sami Chaaya as con-celebrant.
Interment will follow at Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown Pa., where Full Military Rites and Honors will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa.
Parish Wake Service will be held at funeral home on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com
Semper Fi!