Eileen Zavacky Obituary
She was born on January 21, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Everett and Helen (Walsh) Brake. For a time, Eileen worked for United Technologies, but her most important job was being a mother. She was a dedicated mother to her 4 children. Eileen loved celebrating birthdays and holidays with her family; any time together was her favorite past time. She enjoyed oil painting, gardening and bird watching. Eileen had a bird bath where numerous birds would come and she loved watching them. She especially loved peacocks. Eileen was a devout Catholic.
Eileen will be missed by her children, Judy Kurtzhals, Eddie Zavacky, Cyndi (Marvin Jr.) Ford and Ken Zavacky; 1 grandchild and 2 step grandchildren; her niece, Lynne McAllister; her sister-in-law, Sandy Brake. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Everett and Denny; and her sister, Neil.
Please leave a message of comfort for Eileen's family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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