John Joseph Jasek, Sr., 83, of Center Township, passed away on October 17, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Aliquippa on March 18, 1941, the son of the late Cyprian and Sophie (Olach) Jasek.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four sisters: Mary Katus, Betty Hopkins, Helen Pruzinsky, and Olga Fitzgerald.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley (Machak) Jasek, two sons, John Joseph Jasek Jr., and Charles C. Jasek (Natalie), four grandchildren: Charles C. Jasek Jr. (Brogan Faye), Julia Jasek, Kayla (Michael) Szczypinski, and Preston Jasek; three great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Eleanor, and Augustus Cyprian, a sister, Sophie Laurito, a brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Charles (Marie) Machak, Dorothy Grubich and Monica Machak; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews.
John was a faithful member of Saint Frances Cabrini Church, part of Mary Queen of Saints Parish. He retired from Horsehead Corporation as a MillWright and was a former employee of LTV Steel where he worked in the maintenance department. John loved collecting cars and found equal joy in restoring them in his garage. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. John would patiently wait for hours in a tree stand so he could get a deer.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed by his family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa. Departing prayers will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd at 9:15 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.