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Nicholas Sichak Obituary
Born on June 16, 1929, in Lyndora, he was a son of the late Andrew Sichak and Justina (Sheptak) Uram Sichak.
Nick graduated from Butler High School in 1948. He then worked in the weld shop for the Armco Steel Plant in Butler for 40 years, retiring in 1988. He also owned and operated Buddy Nick's Bar in Lyndora for more than 30 years.
He was a member of the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Lyndora, the Slovak Club, the American Legion Post 778, the Roman Catholic Men's Club, the Italian Club and the Highfield Community Center.
Nick was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, following the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. He enjoyed boating, as he was one of the original dock owners at Moraine since the lake's opening.
A veteran of the Korean War, Nick served as a radar operator for the U.S. Army as Specialist 4th Class.
Surviving are his daughters, Nicole (Paul) Slomer Jr. of Butler, and Alison Smith and Mike Dixon of Butler; his son, David (Petrina) Sichak of Wexford; his seven grandchildren, Michael, Alex and Julianna Slomer, Jeralyn, Madelyn and Jamison Smith, and Nicholas P. Sichak; his two buddies and good friends, Dave Todd and Mike Parison, and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores M. "Dolly" Sichak, who he married on Sept. 1, 1962, and who died on July 4, 2009. He was also preceded in death by his six brothers and sisters, as he was the last surviving of seven children in his family.
Sichak- Friends of Nicholas J. "Nick" Sichak, who died Saturday, May 10, 2014, will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 105 Kohler Ave., Lyndora, with the Rev. Leo Schlosser, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Butler.
Parastas services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Sichak
Mindy Kaufold
May 6, 2020
Think of you and Dolly often ❤
May 15, 2014
Nicole, Alison and Dave - my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Your dad was a staple of Lyndora and treated me like a hero when I came home on military leave over my 28 years. I never forgot that. May you keep the best memories closest to your heart. Fud Polanec
Shirley & Ken Mayhew
May 15, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the passing
of Uncle Nick. Our thoughts & prayers
are with Nicole, Alison, David,and their families.
families
Chuck and Nancy Kaczmarek
May 15, 2014
Paul, Nicole and family our deepest sympathy to you on your passing of your Dad. We have many great memories of both your Mom and Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Mindy Kaufold
May 14, 2014
Nick its sad when our friends and loved ones move on you had a great life. You will missed Mindy & Butch
Michelle Cronin
May 13, 2014
Nicole, Allison, David and families: I am so sorry to hear about your Dad passing on. I will always remember him calling me "Giggles"! Hope he is sharing a laugh with my Dad in heaven. May he rest in peace.
Lee Mustello
May 13, 2014
To the family of Nicky, you have my deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one. He was a great guy.
May 12, 2014
we will miss a good friend and a great
guy. god bless
our sympathy to the family!
jean wally bret michele nicole sychak
Michael/ Dee Dee Newcaster
May 12, 2014
May we express our deepest sympathy to the Nicholas Sichak families: He was the workingman's friend & will be missed by all of us who had the fortune to know & work near him over the many years that we knew him at Armco/AK Steel. May he rest in peace. God bless all of you, during such sad times.
Jessica Steele
May 12, 2014
Nicole, Paul, and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember all the memories during the tough times and they will get you through.
Evelyn Prokopchak
May 12, 2014
Sorry to hear about the passing of Buddy Nick. We have many fond memories of times with Dolly and Nick when we were dating. We always enjoyed going to Buddy Nicks when we visited in PA. Rest in peace, my friend!
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