Andrew Staso

ANDREW STASO, JR., 64. OF POTTSTOWN Andrew Staso, Jr., age 64, of Pottstown, died on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Donna K. (Styer) Staso, with whom he shared nearly 42 years of marriage. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Andrew Staso, Sr. and Mary (Horwat) Staso. Andy was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the current Commander of the V.F. W. Post #411 in Birdsboro, and an advocate for veterans. For 13 years, he drove truck for the Morabito Bread Company in Norristown, until 2002. He also owned and operated "Times Gone by Antiques and Collectibles" at Zern's Farmer's Market. Surviving in addition to his wife is one Son, Christopher J. Staso and his wife Christine of Hatboro; three daughters, Melissa A. Staso Hegab of Pottstown, Amanda E. Staso of Pottstown, Kasey A. Staso of Pottstown; two brothers, John Staso and his wife Margaret of Pottstown, Charles Staso and his wife Terry of Boyertown; eleven grandchildren, Khiyeara, Julia, Nafesa, William Daniel, Emad, Nikolas, Erika, Aamirah, George, Brayden and Azaraeya. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Andrew Joseph Staso. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 1236 Juniper Street, Pottstown, with funeral services starting at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Jason Franchak, rector will officiate. Interment with military honors will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the V.F.W. Post 411, 321 E. Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19518.