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Fredrick Kerestesy Obituary
February 1, 1939 - September 17, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - Fredrick James Kerestesy, 85, husband of Mary Sue Mayo Kerestesy, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in Lexington, KY. Born February 1, 1939 in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Teresa Komsair Kerestesy. Fred served his country proudly in the United States Navy enlisting in 1957 and honorable discharged in 1961. He graduated from Tri-State College in Angola, IN, where he earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He worked for IBM first in Poughkeepsie, NY and retired from the IBM plant in Lexington, KY in 2000. Along with his wife Mary he is survived by a stepson, Justin (Angel) Barnett; sisters, Marie (John) Brancho and Evelyn (Frank) Rolley, both of Johnstown, PA; grandchildren, Jesse Graham Barnett and Jalyn (Juel) Crum of Lexington, KY and many nieces and nephews. A very special thanks to his VA care team, HBC Virginia Taylor and Ken Bowling for caring and support. Heartfelt thanks to Father Tom Gallaway and Jeanette for their love and care of Fred. Mr. Kerestesy will be having a traditional orthodox funeral in Johnstown, PA at a later date. He will be laid to rest at the Christ the Savior Cemetery in Johnstown, PA.
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Cecil Peter Kerestesy Roberts
March 29, 2025
My condolences and prayers to his wife Mary and family. He was a great father to me. He was a great outdoorsman and was a part of the Boyscouts since his childhood in Johnstown, PA and continued to serve as an adult leader for many years. The Bluegrass BSA Council will miss him. He loved the Orthodox Church, and singing in the choir. We spent many vacations visiting Orthodox Churches, Cathedrals, and camping, hiking, and canoeing. As any great dad would, he encouraged me to pursue every opportunity to explore the outdoors, family, and the church. He will be missed. My only disappointment is that I was not notified of his passing so his grandchildred, great grandchildren and my wife and I could attend his funeral. We will make sure he will be prayed for according to the orthodox faith at his 40 day and a yearly orthodox memorial services. He was the main influence and role model in my life since 1965 when he made me his step son. I am sure he has influenced many others over the years. He can rest now with our Father in Heaven knowing he is be remembered and prayed for by numerous orthodox monastery priests, monks and nuns forever. May Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, have mercy on him.
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