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Charles A. "Chuck" Slifko

1935 - 2016

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Dusckas - Martin Funeral Home

4216 Sterrettania Road

Erie, Pennsylvania

Charles Slifko Obituary

Charles "Chuck" A. Slifko, age 81, of Millcreek Township, Erie, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the PA Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie.

He was born in Morann, Pa., on March 20, 1935, the son of the late Andrew and Susan Fabian Slifko.

He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed as an electrician for NCR. Later, he owned and operated SCR (Suburban Cash Register).

He is survived by one daughter Patty Hinds (Jeff) of Carnegie, three sons: Robert Slifko of Imperial, Pa., Mike Slifko (Lori) of Carnegie, John Slifko (Sue) of Carnegie, and nine grandchildren: Matt, Andy, Stacey, Jason, Jennifer, Michelle, Ryan, Ashley, and Joseph.

Friends may attend a Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church, 2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506, on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

All arrangements were handled by the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Apr. 7, 2016.

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John Waite

May 30, 2016

Sorry to hear about Charles passing away.
We go back a long way starting at NCR.

Frank DiFolco

April 11, 2016

Prayers and sincere condolences to the entire Slifko family, with the passing of Chuck. May he rest quietly in God's peace.

Joe Kulik

April 7, 2016

Dear Jeff and Patty: I send my deepest sympathy and prayers to you and yours. I was very sorry to learn of your loss.

Bill McEndree

April 7, 2016

My sincere condolences for your loss. Chuck and Della visited me several times in Picton, Ontario, Canada and over the years became good friends. I am Della's nephew and will miss Chuck and his sense of humour very much.

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