Jack Chabala

1948 - 2023

John "Jack" Alexander Chabala, Jr., 75, of Avella, formerly of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully Friday, June 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born June 1, 1948, in Pittsburgh, to his beloved parents, the late John and Julia Chabala.

He was the loving husband of 31 years to Anna Bulich Chabala; devoted dad of Julia Rose (Tyler) Symanski, and Alex Chabala; and dear brother of the late Helen (the late Joe) Corba. Jack is also survived by his cherished grand-pup, Zeus and loyal cat, Machka; as well as a huge extended family and too many friends to name. He was truly blessed.

Jack had an infectious laugh and a quick wit, and he always had a story to tell. He was naturally personable, friendly, and cheerful to all he met. To him, strangers were friends and friends were family, and he was known around town by his black pick-up truck.

A true handyman, Jack could build and fix anything. Without blueprints, he constructed his family's home in Avella and added a fully operational windmill and lighthouse, along with dozens of other projects over the years.

After enlisting in the United States Air Force, he started his successful Chabala Electric business on his own from the ground up.

With a heart of gold, Jack not only saw people with compassion and understanding, but encouraged and believed in them, especially in his children, in whom he instilled his unwavering confidence.

A diehard Steelers fan, Jack never missed watching a game-even when he would be out fishing, the game was playing on the radio. He also loved traveling to air shows around the country with his wife, Anna, especially to see the Blue Angels.

Jack loved the life he built in the country. He loved his animals-from the dozens of dogs he rescued over the years to the deer that he fed every morning and every night. What Jack loved most and was most proud of though, was his family-he was completely devoted to Anna, Julia, and Alex. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family takes solace in knowing that he is at peace in Heaven, eating his favorite snack of milk and cookies, surrounded by all the animals he was a hero to in life.

Jack always lit up a room when he walked in to it. In honor of this, the family is choosing to wear bright, cheerful colors to the visitation and funeral. They invite their family and friends to do the same.

Arrangements by BEINHAUER-FYER. Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, and Thursday, June 15. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 16, in Corpus Christi Parish, St. Barbara Church. Everyone please meet directly at church. Interment to follow in Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in Carnegie, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Washington Area Humane Society (www.washingtonpashelter.org/donate/) or The Miracle League of the South Hills (https://www.miracleleaguesouthhills.org/donate.html) Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.