Eleanor Marie Vlasic, 80, passed away surrounded by her three beloved children on November 2nd, 2024. She was born in Sewickley on November 4th, 1943, a daughter of the late Dominic and Anna Burzese. She is survived by her three children, Courtney, Christopher and Jonathan and five grandchildren: Lauren, Brendan, Vivian, Olivia and Vienna; son in-law Brian Markowski, and daughter in-laws Brandy and Michelle Vlasic.
In addition to her parents, Eleanor is preceded in death by sisters Evelyn Kuny and Norma Jean Dellemonache. She is survived by her sister Regina Slavik and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eleanor’s main focus in life was being the best mother she could but her early years were dedicated to hard work and education. Eleanor earned an Associate Degree from Robert Morris College and went on to lead a very successful career as an Administrative Assistant with both US Steel and American Bridge. Also, Eleanor and her parents of Italian descent, was the founding inspiration to Pittsburgh’s own restaurant of institutional status, Alla Famiglia.
Eleanor was giving to a fault, but was never afraid to say anything she thought someone needed to hear, especially if that someone was one of her children. Eleanor’s greatest joy in life was her family. Eleanor was the very best Grandma to her grand children and put them above all. She loved to always be surrounded by family, and never ran out of love to share, no matter how the family continued to grow. She truly was the glue that kept her beloved family together.
Eleanor’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by her children and their children, and many other family members. Eleanor will be truly missed and her legacy never forgotten.
Service information can be found on alvarezhahnfs.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alvarez Hahn Funeral Service and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge.