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FR. DEACON DENNIS J. LAPUSHANSKY
1953 - 2014
BORN
1953
DIED
2014
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DENNIS LAPUSHANSKY Obituary
FR. DEACON DENNIS J.
Age 60, of Forrest Green Dr., Coraopolis, PA, formerly of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of April 29, 2014, at Heritage Valley Hospital, Sewickley, PA. Fr. Deacon Dennis was born June 12, 1953, in New Castle, PA. He was the son of the late John J. and Olga Lisko Lapushansky. Fr. Deacon Dennis retired as a flight attendant after 25 years of service with U.S. Airways. Fr. Deacon Dennis was ordained on May 5, 2001. He enjoyed going swimming, snow skiing, and numerous other winter sports. Fr. Deacon Dennis also enjoyed going to the theater, doing crafts, and making Ukrainian Easter Eggs. He was a member of the Duquesne University Tamburitzans, Pittsburgh Bach Choir, Ukrainian Culture Trust Choir, and St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian church choir. Survivors include his sister, Patricia A. Colella of Coral Springs, FL; niece, Dr. Candace R. Colella of Coral Springs, FL; nephew, Damian A. (Irene) Colella of Castle Rock, CO; two uncles, Pete Lisko of Annapolis, MD and Andrew Lisko of Columbus, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Anthony F. Colella. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Blvd., Carnegie, PA 15106. A Parastas Service will be celebrated at 7 p.m. by Bishop Daniel and Fr. Steve Repa. Additional hours from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday morning prior to the Funeral Service. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014, at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Bishop Daniel and Fr. Steve Repa, pastor of St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church will officiate. Rite of Committal and burial will be in St. Nicholas Orthodox Cemetery, New Castle. Arrangements were entrusted to the NOGA FUNERAL HOME, INC., New Castle, PA and the VLADIMIR S. CORBA FUNERAL HOME, Carnegie, PA. Online condolences may be viewed or offered by visiting:
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Memories and Condolences
for DENNIS LAPUSHANSKY
Hierodeacon Joseph Wirag
April 29, 2024
Unbelievable that we're coming up on the 10 year anniversary of your passing into glory. I can still hear that laugh and remember the smile that you gave to freely. I know that you're at peace...please, Dennis...pray to God for us!
Joanne Eisenhuth Young
May 1, 2023
Dennis was a friend, band mate and classmate for many many years. I remember him as our drum major and his high stepping and his spirited marching, leading our NeCaHi band down the field. His smile was contageous and his personality was one you could not forget. What a wonderful man he was. He is missed.
Ron
May 1, 2022
Denny,
7 years and we still think about you. Thanks for all the friendship and fun times we all had whenever you were around. Always a gentleman and a class act. You were a true friend. We were Blessed to know you.
Hierodeacon Joseph Wirag
April 29, 2019
Dennis, so hard to believe its been 5 years since your passing into glory. Youve not been forgotten, and we still ask you to pray to God for us! I always remember you at the Shrine every time I visit! Be at peace! Much loved - never forgotten!
Sarah Fischer
May 19, 2014
You're flying with the angels now Denny. You always had a smile and it was an honor to work with you at USAirways. Eternal be your memory.
lana
May 9, 2014
hold your corn mary, Ive got bingo too. this was Dennys line the night he showed up dressed as an old studabuba,in full character.Just one of many fun tmes me, Kim Curry, Cam Cotelesse, Jay Howell, Richard Laninfa, Allen Roffel,and Denny spent together. Dennis was an amazing man. Highly intelligent,musically gifted, deeply spiritual.(He Believed.)I hope he knew how much I appreciated his friendship.
joe novicky
May 8, 2014
I was so lucky to get to know Dennis even more in the last year.
Hierodeacon Joseph
May 7, 2014
Memory eternal to my brother Deacon! Your light will shine on in the hearts of all who knew you, and your absence will be felt at the Dormition Pilgrimage at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon! Rest well, my friend! Rest well!
The family of your former neighbor Ruth Kuhlber
May 7, 2014
Rest in peace Dennis.
May 7, 2014
Rest in peace Denny! You were always a pleasure to fly with!
Randy Behm
May 7, 2014
RIP my friend. We will miss your laugh and always remember your visits to the pool!
Prayers to his family, friends, near and far.
With deepest sympathy
Thomas Roncevic
May 7, 2014
Rest in peace Dennis.
Walter Acevedo
May 7, 2014
The guys at NBG will miss Dennis and his unique smile. Our condolences to his family and friends and hope for comfort, peace, and strength.
Joanne Eisenhuth Young
May 7, 2014
Condolences to Dennis' family and friends. I knew Dennis in high school when he was the best Drum Major the New Castle HS band ever had. His smile and friendly, funny personality was one that will be forever missed. RIP Dennis.
May 6, 2014
RIP Dennis. Your humor and caring nature will never be forgotten.
Gaylene Rand
May 6, 2014
In Fond Memory
Ron and Diane Michel
May 6, 2014
Prayers go out to Dennis's family. We had the honor of becoming friends and neighbors for the past seven years. We will miss sitting outside on those warm summer days talking to Dennis. He was a great friend and will be missed. Ron and Diane Michel
Kelly Rauschart
May 5, 2014
Rest in Peace Lenny (that was the name I gave him years ago when we flew together) you will be missed! My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him.
John Guido
May 5, 2014
My prayers and condolences go out to Dennis's family and friends.I got to know him through our Wednesday night dinner get-to-gathers. You will be missed Dennis.
Dolly Larson
May 5, 2014
My sincere condolences go out to Denny's family and friends. I worked with him at UsAir and always enjoyed his fun wit and kindness.
Hierodeacon Joseph Wirag
May 5, 2014
Memory eternal!!!! I'll miss you, my brother Deacon! Rest well!
Hierodeacon Joseph
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