CHARLES WAYNE TRAGESSER Sr.
CHARLES WAYNE TRAGESSER Sr.
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Of Murrysville, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. He was born in Youngstown, OH, son of the late Charles B. and Velma Berkley Tragesser. After serving in the U.S. Army in Berlin, he matriculated at the University of Pittsburgh graduating with a degree in electrical engineering and then worked at Westing- house Electric for over 35 years. He was a member of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville, an avid golfer, car enthusiast, lover of jazz music and his happiest times were mentoring his grandchildren and spending time with his loving family. He was preceded in death by a baby boy, Michael and a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Hudock. Beloved husband of Gloria Ann Hudock Tragesser; devoted and most loved father of Roslyn Ann (Terry) Zipfel of Hopewell and Dr. Charles Wayne (Christine) Tragesser Jr. of Murrysville; precious and loving grandfather of Jillian, Jordan and Jason Zipfel, and Chuckie III, Carolyn and Carly Tragesser; dear brother of Linda (Steve) Hyatt of Reno, NV; dear brother-in-law of Clara and Joseph Byzek and Christina and Leo Homzuk; loving nieces and nephews, Leo (Mary) Homzuk Jr., Mary Ann Fabian, Joseph Byzek Jr., Ricky Henson and JaNeen (Kevin) Cunningham and great- nieces and nephews, Christine Homzuk, Kelly Byzek, Jacob and Benjamin Fabian and Kai Cunningham. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9pm Tuesday at the HART FUNERAL HOME INC., Murrysville. A funeral mass will be celebrated 10am Wednesday in the Mother of Sorrows Church, Murrysville. Interment will follow in the Murrysville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Hospital for Children.
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Bill Stark
May 11, 2010
Gloria,
My heartfelt sympathy to you, Roslyn, and Charles Jr. I too worked with Charlie in Trafford up until I got transferred and have very fond memories of the times that we spent together, either sitting together at the lunch table, playing golf together in the Friday night golf league especially the fun time that we had playing the bowling machine at Irwin Country Club after golfing, or taking half days vacation to play golf with our group from work and going out to dinner afterwards, and the occasional once a month Friday night poker parties I attended. I will miss him.
Martin & Judy Stecki
May 11, 2010
Martin and Judy Stecki send our sympathy and sincere condolences. Martin was a draftsman at Westinghouse and worked with and was friends with Chuck. He was a very special person with a very wonderful quiet sense of humor. We live out of state, but will be at the mass on Wednesday in spirit.
May 10, 2010
sympathies from an old friend from willowbrook country club. played a lot of golf together. a great guy. enjoyed his company very much. jack nesbit
Mark B. Aronson
May 10, 2010
Chuck, my heartfelt sympathy.
Mark
May 10, 2010
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Carl Martahus
May 10, 2010
I'm so saddened by Chuck's passing. He was my father's best friend and in many ways like his younger brother. I have fond memories of them golfing, joking with each other and attending the Pittsburgh Vintage Grande Prix. Charlie was a good man, full of love for his family and friends. I am consoled in the belief that he and my father are now together again sharing the latest news of heaven. I can see my dad calling him over to a card game in progress pointing to a an open chair next to him. Rest in Peace, Chuck and don't let my Dad cheat.
May 10, 2010
We are so sad regarding the loss of this great man. Our experience with Mr. Tragesser was mostly through our relationship with his son, Chuck. We enjoyed every encounter with Mr. Tragesser -- he always was so positive and energetic. His special relationship with Chuck was clear. What a great legacy to leave behind -- such a beautiful family. Our hearts and prayers are with the entire Tragesser family.
--Jim and Erin Carlisle
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