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Donald Bianchi Obituary
Donald Eugene Bianchi Sr., 80, of Burgettstown, passed away, in his home, Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 5, 1941, a son of the late Geno and Irene Kochey Bianchi of Bulger.
A 1959 graduate of the Union High School in Burgettstown, he served his country in the Vietnam War from 1966-1968 in the U.S. Army's, 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One), and obtained the rank of sargent(E5). He was honorably discharged, a recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal and the Expert (Rifle) Bronze Star Medal.
Don was an assistant manager at Petrucci's Shop N' Save in McDonald, owned a Pepperidge Farm franchise, and retired from Standard Coffee company at age 62. He then took on a second career driving a school van for Jake Schneider Bus LLC.
A member of the Burgettstown Italian Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Slovenian Club, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed time at the family camp, playing bocci, and maintaining the Bulger Honor Roll.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jacquelyn O'Hara Bianchi; son, Donald (Tammy) Bianchi Jr. of Enola; his two granddaughters, Katie and Josie; and his nieces and nephews, Scott Yacoviello, Heather Shaffer, BJ O'Hara and Morgan Lauff.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 3, in Lee & Martin Funeral Home, 73 Highland Avenue, Burgettstown, PA 15021, where departing prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 4, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, 1109 Main Street, Burgettstown, with the Rev. Zachary Galiyas as celebrant. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a veteran's organization of the donor's choice.
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John Cherok II
April 29, 2022
Jackie and family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.Donnie was one heck of a guy. I remember working with him at Petrucci's Shop 'n Save and he always made me smile. He was a hard worker and a really nice guy. You're in my thoughts and prayers Jackie . In sympathy, John Cherok II
Tom Miltenberger
April 5, 2022
Don Bianchi was one of the first bosses that I had in the work world when I was 17, at the Shop N Save in McDonald , PA back in 1972. He was a tough, demanding boss, as I recall. Of course, after reading his obit about his prior service in the military in Vietnam, I certainly understand that it was part of his makeup as an individual. We are all a reflection of our past experiences.
Bob peg kamisol
April 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss from bob peg and all the kamisol family in Ashville North Carolina
Stephanie galish
April 2, 2022
Don drove my grandaughter Maddie a few years ago. She really liked him. Up to a few weeks ago was the last time we saw him. He could not believe she remembered him. I told him because she liked him alot.
Dan & Sue Griffith
April 1, 2022
Jackie & family,
So sorry
Fred Caleffie
April 1, 2022
I'm sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. We were in Vietnam at the same time and wrote to each other. He was always a nice guy to be around. I enjoyed seeing him when I visited Burgettstown.
Our deepest condolences to his family.
Fred and Karen Caleffie
Christin Heidingsfelder
April 1, 2022
Don:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Christin
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