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Emil Joseph Bezak

1935 - 2021

BORN

1935

DIED

2021

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McKinney - d'Argy Funeral Home - Brookville

345 Main St

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Emil Bezak Obituary

Emil Joseph Bezak, 86, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the morning hours of Thursday, September 9, 2021, while a resident at Brookside Senior Living in Brookville.

He was born on August 29, 1935, to the late Amil and Cora May (Davis) Bezak in Claridge, PA. Emil graduated from Penn Township High School and took extension courses at Penn State. He married Joann H. Chanoski on May 10, 1958, in Jeannette, PA; Joann survives him.

He began working in the construction field with his father and eventually formed his own construction company which he operated until his retirement. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Reynoldsville, PA, North Central PA Slovenian Polka Boosters, Punxsutawney Groundhog Polka Club, American Legion, Norwin Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles #983, and the Brookville Firemens Club. Emil loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, he also enjoyed gardening, yardwork, and tractors. Emil enjoyed socializing and planning and throwing barbecues and pig roasts.

In addition to his wife, Emil is survived by four children: Kathy Bezak of Brookville, PA; Amil (Debby) Bezak of Merrick, NY; Mike Bezak of Brookville, PA; Greg (Peg) Bezak of Brookville, PA; and two grandchildren, Leah Kerr and Zach Bezak.

Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 13, 2021, from 3-6 pm at the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main St., Brookville, PA 15825.

A memorial service will take place immediately following the visitation beginning at 6 pm and officiated by Deacon Steve Rowan. Final interment will take place at the Brookville Cemetery, Brookville, Jefferson Co., PA.

Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.mckinneydargy.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier Express on Sep. 11, 2021.

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Terry Narvey

September 12, 2021

My sincere sympathies and condolences going out to all the many friends and family. Emil was a good friend for many years and and avid Polka supporter. May God bless you and keep you Emil!

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