Joseph N. Beechan

Joseph N. Beechan obituary, Johnstown, PA

Joseph N. Beechan

Joseph Beechan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2010.
BEECHAN – Joseph N., 55, Windber, passed away with his loving family at his side on Feb. 17, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Nov. 27, 1954, in Windber, son of Samuel and Rachael (Zindash) Beechan. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Ronald. Survived by brothers, Samuel Beechan, married to the former Sandra Yasko, and James Beechan, both of Windber; sisters, Linda, wife of Peter Lacasse, Methuen, Mass., and Elizabeth, wife of Edward Preneta, Suffolk, Va.; nieces and nephews, James Beechan, who also was his godson, and wife, Angie; Shannon and Kimberly Beechan; Peter Lacasse Jr.; Christopher Lacasse, and wife, Jennifer; and Michael and Kristie Preneta; great-nephews, Mason and Dominic Waite and Tyler Beechan; and great-niece, Chloe Lacasse. Also survived by cousins, John Beechan and Nick Zindash, and best friends, Paul Gratis and Leonard Norwich. Joseph will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Member of Class of 1973, Windber Area High School. Former employee of Bethlehem Steel car shops, Johnstown, and Bethlehem Steel, Steelton. Also George Hyman Construction, Washington, D.C. Member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Union. Friends received from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber, where funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday evening. Private family committal at St. Mary Byzantine Cemetery, Windber.

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February 21, 2010

Andy & Rose Borischak &Family posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2010

Rob "Looney" Jurich posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2010

John Zindash jr posted to the memorial.

Andy & Rose Borischak &Family

February 21, 2010

Sam,Linda,Jim & Liz, May God be with you all at this time,Joe was a very kind man & will be missed by many.Such a talented man & was always with a smile.This is all such a shock to everyone that he is gone...but will never be forgotten! Joe is well taken care of now in the hands of God & many memories for us to remember him by as we want to remember his laughter,smile& kindness he always shared."We love you Joe &will miss you so very much!"

Rob "Looney" Jurich

February 21, 2010

To those Joey left behind I ask that our Lord and Savior give you all the strength you need to continue your journeys without him! Knowing his time was too short, and he will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the Beechan family and friends! May the spirit of the Lord share the Peace he is now a part of that surpases all understanding!

John Zindash jr

February 21, 2010

Joey, God bless you my brother. My trips back home to Mine 40 will never be the same. Thanks for all the great times together. Sam,Jimmy,Linda, and Liz. You are all in my prayers.

Ronald Lottig

February 21, 2010

Sam and family: So sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy.

Wayne & Barbara Burkett

February 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Beechan family, so sorry for your loss. We are away but will try to make it to the viewing, if not know that our thoughts are with you.

RICH ZINDASH

February 20, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

February 20, 2010

We woud like to extend our sympathy to the Beechan family in the passing of Joey. We lived down the street from him in Mine 40 and have so many wonderful memories. Those memories will always bring a smile to our faces.
Joey may be gone but he is not forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Paul, Donald and John Piatek
Betty Piatek Bingham

John & Joyce Kozielec

February 19, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to the Beechan family in the passing of Joey. We haven't seen Joey for several years, but met him at the Tipple in Windber when moving here about 12 years ago. We enjoyed many a good conversation with him, and especially his working years in the DC area where we were from. He had an infectious smile, and a warm, personable manner. We are in Fla. and regret we cannot attend services, but our prayers are with the family and especially Sam. We will always remember you Joey.

Brian Bachorz

February 19, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Beechan family on their loss of a great person and amazing contractor. I'll always remember the good times on 3rd street in Mine 40 when I lived next door. May you rest in peace.

Peter Slatcoff

February 19, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I grew up with Joey and Sammy in Mine 40 they were truly part of the 40-Boys. Some of my fondest Mine 40 memories include Sammy and Joey. We did so much together as kids; the camp outs, the winter sledding and much more. His smile will always be with each who he touched in his life. God bless you Joey.

karen koontz

February 19, 2010

Sam Linda Jimmy and Lizzie i am so sorry to hear about Joe .Please if you need anything at all call me . I was so surprissed to see this in the paper .

Harclerode Family

February 19, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Beechan family. I know Joe's passing has left a tremendous void in your family unit and for his friends. Joe was a tremendous person who was a master carpenter, plumber, repair person, etc. There are many people that are good in one field but less who are masters and a very, very small number who are masters in many fields. Joe was a master of many fields! We will miss you Joe (AKA Bob)! We will remember you by the excellent craftmanship work in our home and of course in our hearts!

Larry Schroyer

February 18, 2010

God needed more smiles and kindness in Heaven, so Joe got an early call.
Not all Priest wear robes. Joe was a Spiritual guy, even when young and a part of the party he was polite and soft spoken and people loved him, especially the ladies, huh Joey?
Joe you are gone from this world, yet you will live long in memories of those that knew you. You became a Tradesman of the first order, maybe God needed some finish work done.
Joe people like you go to Heaven.
Miss Ya' bud,

Larry Schroyer

February 18, 2010

Joey you will be missed. You were one of the nicest people I ever met. Why must the good die young? You always had a smile and a good word for all. God be with your fine spirit.
An old friend,
Larry Schroyer

Cyndi Misosky-Terek

February 18, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Joe. We grew up together in Mine 40 and I will always have fond memories of those times.

Dolores Kovach

February 18, 2010

To the family of Joe Beechan, my sympathy to all of you. I often saw Joe when I took my dog for walks. He also did some work on the house I live in. He had many friends and neighbors who will miss him.
Third street won't be the same without him.

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February 21, 2010

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