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DAVID CHRESTAY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2015.

CHRESTAY DAVID CARLYLE
Age 83, on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Charlotte; father of David (Karen), Wayne (Donna) and Keith (Dawn) Chrestay; stepfather of Debbie (Cy) Yaras, Bruce Life and Valerie Winter; grandfather of Rachel, Wayne, Jr., Kevin, Colin, Emma, and Kyler; step- grandfather of Danielle, Rachel, Dylan, Lauren, Evan and Tyler; brother of Carol Spontak. No visitation. Services and interment private. Arrangements by THOMAS P. KUNSAK FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3552 California Ave. at Davis Ave., Pgh., PA 15212.
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January 12, 2015

Martin (Rosalie) Holzman

Thinking of so many laughs that Uncle Dave gave us through the years. We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. Love Rosalie & Marty

January 12, 2015

Laura Mashione

Wayne, Donna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories, peace be with you.

January 12, 2015

Pat and Mary Finney

May the God of all comfort give you peace at this time of grieving.

January 11, 2015

Karen Tubbs

So sorry to learn of Wayne's Dad's passing. His struggles are over now and he is safely home. Love y'all

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