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JOHN "JACK" WACLAWSKI
JOHN "JACK" WACLAWSKI
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JOHN WACLAWSKI Obituary
Age 73, on Monday, March 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Beth (Culleiton) Waclawski; beloved father of Nancy (John) O'Donnell, John (Stephanie) Waclawski, and Kathleen (Jeffrey) Dettling; beloved Pap of Jack and Ryan O'Donnell and Ben and Finn Waclawski; son of the late John and Helen Waclawski; brother of the late Paul (Mae) Cavalero; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jack was a Pittsburgh Public Schools Mathematics teacher for 35 years at Schenley High School and Perry Traditional Academy where he coached the girls' softball team for several years. He enjoyed sports, both coaching his children and cheering on his grandsons. A giving and selfless person, he loved being with his family, playing cards, traveling, and challenging everyone with math problems and puzzles. Jack was a regular golfer with several leagues, an avid poker player, a fantasy football expert, and a book club member at the local library. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Friends will be received on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOCK FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 2510 Middle Road, Glenshaw, on Monday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS Association, Make-a-Wish Foundation, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, causes that were dear to his heart.
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Sr. Rita Yeasted, SGFCC
March 3, 2021
Dear Beth, I can't believe that two years have passed since Jack died. Know that you will both be remembered at Mass on the anniversary at the Univesity. I hope you ae doing well. Jack was a gen, and we are poorer without his smile and presence. Love, Rita
Jared DiGirolamo
March 2, 2021
good guy great golfer love to talk sports with him miss him still a great person and a heart of gold and just a good friend
Beth Lawry
March 16, 2019
The Mystery Book Group at Shaler North Hills Library sends our sympathies to Jack's family. We enjoyed having him join our group and share his love of reading/listening. Deepest sympathy from all of us.
Lorraine Kobert
March 15, 2019
Dear Beth and family,
I just now read of Jack's passing. Deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jack and I had cardiac rehab together for a few classes in 2017. We had a chance to catch up from the kids baseball days. It was so good to see him again. I will keep you all in my prayers.
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Jeanne Peters
March 10, 2019
Mr.Waclawski was a wonderful man and I will miss seeing and speaking to him. No matter what health battle he was fighting, he still had a smile and a great attitude. Rest in peace and you are sure to brighten up heaven with your presence. My deepest condolences. Jeanne Peters. Pharmacy tech at Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Jared DiGirolamo
March 9, 2019
This is for u jack we will always remember u my friend
Sister Rita Yeasted, SFCC
March 9, 2019
Dear Beth and Family, Our hearts were broken when we heard of Jack's sudden death. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers ever since the news reached us.
Jack was a wonderful teacher and human being. I was glad that after he retired he occasionally helped our math department as an adjunct professor. And I remember how many times we would meet in the college chapel for Mass. He loved his family and his God. That is a legacy that all of us would love to leave.
Jared DiGirolamo
March 8, 2019
Jack was a good person to play golf with and just a good person off the course as well i am happy to have known him and my heart aches now that i wont see him anymore but jack u were a good guy always and a dear friend to me and lots of fam and friends u made over ur lifetime i will miss u my friend godspeed and we will always remember u no matter what Hit em down the fairway straight buddy
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