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Tom Tushak
May 20, 1936 — July 25, 2019
Tom Tushak, age 83, of Girard, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born in Union Town, PA on May 20, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Kathryn Brensy Tushak.
He graduated from Rice Avenue Union High School and had played on the football team. Tom went on and served his country in the U.S Army.
Tom was the proud founder and president of Tom Tushak Inc. since 1975.
He enjoyed working, golfing, boating, reading, and was an avid fan and sponsor of many great softball teams. Tom loved gardening and his 2 dogs Beau and Jett.
He had been a member of the Erie Yacht Club, Lake Shore Country Club, Girard American Legion, Saints and Sinners and the former Maennerchor Club.
Tom is survived by his loving partner of 22 years, Kathy Becker and her daughter Nicole of Erie; two sons, Jon Tushak of Erie, and James Tushak and his girlfriend, Wendy Warren of Fairview; a sister, Delores Pacofsky of Kinston, NC;and a brother, Frank Tushak and his girlfriend, Jeanette of Girard. He is further survived by 4 grandchildren: Madeline, Sophia, Claire and Zackary Tushak; as well as a niece, a nephew, and many close friends.
Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th (at Powell Ave.) on Tuesday from 3-7pm and are invited to attend services there on Wednesday at 11:00am with full military honors. Burial will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Millcreek Paramedic Association, 3608 W.26th, Erie, PA 16506 or charity of one’s choice.
Condolences can be sent to www.Burtonfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Tom Tushak, please visit our flower store.
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