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LOUIS PHILIP "LOU" STANISHA
1927 - 2015
LOUIS PHILIP "LOU" STANISHA
1927 - 2015
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LOUIS STANISHA Obituary
LOUIS PHILIP "LOU"
Age 87, of Ross Township, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Lou was born in Novo Mesto, Slovenia in 1927. He came to America with his parents arriving at Ellis Island, NY via the Ile de France in 1929 at the age of two, graduated Bellevue High ('45), was drafted into the Army in the last draft for WWII in 1946 and graduated from Carnegie Tech with BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering ('50) and Industrial Management ('58). Lou spent his professional life at Swindell Dressler, Dravo Corporation and Chapman Corporation. He was known as an accomplished accordionist and played as a member of the Duquesne University Tamburitzans ('45-'46) and remained very active in the alumni. He also entertained at many weddings and events in his ensemble group, The Balkan Dukes. Lou is survived by his bride of 55 years, Mary Joan (Nara); and their seven children, Rebecca (Scott), Robert (Patricia), Teresa, Charles (Dianna), Jennifer, Joseph (Leah), David (Terri); ten grandchildren; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna (Gorshin) Stanisha; brother, Ladislav Stanisha; and granddaughter, Erikka Stanisha. Friends will be received on Sat. 7-9 p.m. and Sun. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the H.P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Teresa of Avila Church on Monday at 10 a.m. followed by burial in Mt. Royal Cemetery. Please join us for a luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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June 11, 2015
Please accept our sincere condolences on Lou's passing. He was one of the "old timers" that always brought happy music and a happy smile with him. David and Melanie Kolar
June 9, 2015
Sincere condolences on for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He will live on thru his wonderful music!
Leann Muchnok Gisvold
Georgianne Brickner
June 8, 2015
Deepest condolences to you and your family, Mary Joan. Thinking of you.
Sister Louise Grundish, SC
June 8, 2015
Dear Joan,
Please accept my sympathy and prayers on the death of Louis. So sorry I cannot get in to pay my respects in person. Unfortunately, I was on call at our Motherhouse on Sunday and could not go as far as Pittsburgh. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God hold you and your family close.
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June 6, 2015
My wife Lucille and I send our deepest condolences to the Stanishas. Lou and I were childhood friends who loved our Slovene heritage. We both took accordion lessons from Tony Rozance and graduated from Carnegie Tech. I will always treasure the memory of a wonderful human being. Naj pocivi v miru.
Bob Jergel
Palm Coast, FL
gerry vorndran
June 6, 2015
Try to recall all the good and happy times of your dad. You know that is how he would want you to remember him. Recall all those crazy holidays and retain all the times you messed up and he gave you a pass or didn't. Theses are the moments/memories that will get you thru these difficult days. God Bless you one and all. Fondly, Gerry Vorndran
June 6, 2015
Joan: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We loved Lou and all the wonderful times we had together. Zbogom, moj privatel. Charlie and Barbara Muchnok
Ken Vorndran
June 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stanisha family at this time of loss. Always remember the good times! Lou was a one of kind guy that lived life to its fullest. As a youngster, I often thought who is this crazy guy? As I became a young man/adult I recognized that Lou was a classic who appreciated the finer things of life. From Lou i learned to appreciate, embrace and celebrate the moment that was in front of you today. I will always cherish and appreciate the talks and moments that I had with Lou - I always looked forward to them as they were memorable and one of a kind just like Lou.
Donna Porter
June 5, 2015
Becky and Family, Thinking of you at this difficult time. Hope your memories bring you comfort. Your dad was a wonderful guy, always loved his stories. Love Dave and Donna Porter
MIchele Waterman
June 5, 2015
My deepest Sympathies to the Stanisha Family!
Michele and John Waterman
Rachel Mertz
June 4, 2015
Joanie, We are thinking of you with love during this most difficult time.
It was always easy to see how much Lou loved you. Keep remembering that and know that so many others love you, too.
We are praying that the Lord will give you extra strength in the days ahead.
With much love and concern, Rachel and Ched Mertz
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