Chester P. Suski, age 88, of Donora, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the Hallsworth House in Monessen, PA.
He was born on July 10, 1928 in Donora, PA, the son of the late John and Lucy Suski.
Chester was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora, and formerly of St Charles Church where he was very active in parish activities and served as an usher and on the parish council.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Army Artillery Battalion.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Chester had a long and successful career with Interstate Hotels Corp, in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Donora Elks and the Pitt Alumni Association. Chester was an avid tennis player and runner. In his younger days, he was a member of the Spanish Maroons Soccer Team.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary "Ina" (Alvarez) Suski; his second wife, Irene (Grispin) (Dallas) Suski, as well as his two siblings, Ann and Ed Suski.
Surviving are his children, David (Diane) Suski of Donora, Ron (Dr. Lori) Suski of Lower Swatara Township, PA and Tammy (Ken) Barrett of Oak Park, IL; six grandchildren, David (Shelly) Suski, Amanda Suski, Shane Suski, Dr. Kaitlyn Suski (Dr. David Barajas-Solano), Avery Barrett, and Christian Barrett; a great grandson, Greyson David Suski; special nephew, Joe Menendez; stepchildren, Augustus (Patty) Dallas and Robert (Barbara) Dallas; step grandchildren, Phillip Dallas, Scott Dallas, Sheri Stern, Jason Dallas and Jared Dallas; five step great grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where family and friends will be received on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Saturday October 15, 2016 at 9:30 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Donora, PA with Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan as celebrant.
Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA.
Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Donora Public Library, in memory of Chester Suski.
To leave a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.