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ED VACHINO Obituary
At age 95, of Beechview, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018. He will be remembered most by his love for everyone! Beloved husband of the late Shirley; loving father of Cheryl Vachino, Gayle (Dan) D'Alessandro, Ed (Susan) Vachino, Tony (Brenda) Vachino and the late Valerie (Ron) Geiger; cherished granddad to Adam (Alyssa) D'Alessandro, Jonathan D'Alessandro, Christine (Tom) Tabor, Elise (Greg) Chrzastek, Stephanie (Ricky) Bailey, Alyssa and Samantha Vachino and the late Lisa and Lauren Geiger; proud great granddad to Trent, Trevor and Tori D'Alessandro, Henry and Evelyn Tabor; also survived by loving nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUER'S. Family and friends welcome at 2630 West Liberty Ave, Dormont, 412-531-4000 on Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 9-10 a.m. Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Please add or view tributes at
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Betty Mudrich Lenkoski
December 9, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. My dad Rudy Mudrich and Eddie were friends. I remember Eddie coming to our house all the time when we were kids. He was a great guy. My brothers and sisters always had so much fun with him. May he rest in peace.
December 7, 2018
I worked with Ed at UPI in the 1970s and remember him fondly. Sincere condolences on your loss. Pohla Smith
Dana DiGiannurio (Domostoy)
December 7, 2018
My condolences to all of Mr. V's family. He was such a nice man, I grew up on Cape May Avenue about four houses down from him. We would always go to see the trains. He blessed so many people just by being him.
Jessica Rossi
December 6, 2018
It's been so long since we were sitting around Melody's table for the last time with everyone that could be there. It wasn't on Christmas Eve and we were missing a lot of people, but those little memories I'll forever cherish from you. I can hear you saying my name when we'd walk in to any house on Christmas Eve. I can see you getting everyone together for pictures, taking random candids (and we thought Aunt Fay was bad ;) ) and loving on your family-something that came so naturally to you. I can see your train display in the basement, I believe I only saw it once. Oh how my heart aches for those simple times with family. I am glad you are reunited with your brothers and sisters and I pray you watch over us and keep Pap company!! Love you Uncle Eddie ❤❤
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Malinda Jacob
December 6, 2018
Your Babies, love Peyton Mia Vada and Amara
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December 6, 2018
I Miss You Poppy
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December 6, 2018
Love Amara and Nira
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December 6, 2018
Your Angel
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December 6, 2018
Miss you Granfather love forever, Kim Kati Zak and Kambria
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December 6, 2018
Your Princess
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December 6, 2018
Love our Poppy
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December 6, 2018
Amara Irie Jacob
December 6, 2018
December 6, 2018
Sorry for your loss, Cheryl.
Marie Hryniszak Malloy
Lori Reed
December 6, 2018
Mr. V.... thank you and may God keep you... you were a hug and a smile to all of us who desperately needed it. Selfless and so very kind... thank you from the bottom of my heart (and all our hearts)... and all of us.
The Cape May and Colebrook Kids
Jacob Family
December 5, 2018
Love you Forever. You will be missed tremendously. You were our world for many many years.
We Love you Pap
The Jacob, Lancy, and Florian Family
Donna bailey
December 5, 2018
I called him Dad when he wasn't mine,he loved me when I so desperately need it.Thankyou Valerie for sharing this wonderful man with me.He will all ways be in my heart.I love you Dad,Donna
Tammy Jack-Johnson
December 5, 2018
To Cheryl and the rest of the family please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Your Princess Always
Malinda Jacob
December 5, 2018
Dearest Poppy,
How our hearts ache that we can no longer hug you, have our cookouts with your favorite ribs. You were grandfather to my children and loved them as they were your own. There are never enough words to tell you hope blessed and thankful we all are for your years of unconditional true love, cause if I were to write it all it would reach the stairs of heaven. Life wont be the same without you that's for sure. You were true to your word, and gave your love and heart completely. You were like a father to me, and taught us about every bird that is know, and every card game you mastered we all were taught to play. Gave my girls all a special name from day one. And many many friends they've all had because you knew so many families from town after town. I'll hold in my heart more memories than it can hold, but I'm more than blessed to have that many. I know that God was ready and needed you even though we didnt want want you to go. And Yes I promised to take care of your princess as you asked. Poppy I want you to know even though I told you many times, thank you for your most treasured love that you gave everyday. Forever we Love you and Miss you more than words can ever say.
Rest Well Poppy, and when I see you again I'll run to you with open arms .
Forever our Poppy
Donna (Silveira) Bailey
December 5, 2018
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