Alfred Androsik
Smock
Alfred “Dave” Androsik, 81, of Smock, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Dave is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Patricia Mitchell Androsik; his three children, Denise Smyda of Uniontown, Dave (Marsha) of Perryopolis, and Susan McGee of Smock; as well as his three beautiful grandchildren, Meghan of Pittsburgh, Raena of Pittsburgh, and Rylee of Greensburg. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Noelle, who will sadly miss playing with PapPap and taking long walks.
He was born January 23, 1943, in Washington, to the late Fred and Katherine Molesh Androsik.
Dave, the oldest of eight siblings, is survived by three brothers, Randolph, Martin and Daniel; four sisters, Mary Ellen Wirsing, Alexandria Berdachowski, Jane Murrell, and Joycelyn. He was brother-in-law to Mary Kay Mastracci and the late Michael Mitchell; and father-in- law to the late Danny McGee.
He is also survived by many, many nieces and nephews.
Dave graduated from German High School, where he played in a polka band and enjoyed many other genres of music. He taught himself to play the acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and the piano.
Every day we could count on Dave singing and playing music.
He joined the United States Air Force in October 1962 traveling throughout North and South America working on jet engines, specifically C130s. Dave was home before being sent to Paris, France and married his sweetheart, Patty, of Footedale, April 15, 1963.
On release from duty in October 1966 at Lockbourne, he moved the family to Michigan with the in-laws, the late Felix and Mary Myers Mitchell.
Dave started his lifelong career with Michigan Bell Telephone (Ma Bell System) as a splicer. In 1972, Dave bought property in Smock working with Bell Telephone. He accepted a supervisor position in the Kerr St. Bell Atlantic office in Uniontown. He retired from Verizon Communications in 1998 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County with accolades from many builders including Latrobe Airport for the work he put in to get new service to the up and the coming area then.
Dave was a lifelong member and past president of Messmore Rod and Gun Club. He was also a member at AMVETS Post 103, and a lifelong member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church of Uniontown. He dedicated many years to the Boy Scouts, the different choirs, lectoring, and assisting the Children’s Summer Bible School Week.
Dave enjoyed his little bit of heaven on earth in the country, his home. He loved his John Deere and cutting grass. He was an avid hunter and loved fishing. The ultimate handyman, he could just about fix anything in the home or on the vehicles. He was always there whenever his family needed him.
He attended the YMCA and Planet Fitness regularly as well as walking the country roads for many miles regardless of the weather.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice, particularly Joyce and Maranda, Torra, Nicole, and Alyssa. We could not have done this without you. The care and support you provided were tremendously appreciated.
The family would also like to thank Susan’s 1 West family at WVUM-Uniontown Hospital. We appreciate the understanding, flexibility, and compassion shown to our family when needing Susan at home during this time with Dad.
A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 25, in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 61 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401 followed by Interment at Mt. Macrina Cemetery.
Following the graveside service, family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at the AMVETS in Hopwood.