FLORIAN "MITCH" DORICICH

DORICICH FLORIAN "MITCH"
Age 83, of Bethel Park, formerly of Bessemer, PA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014. Son of the late Matt and Mary Doricich of Bessemer; beloved husband of Sandra (Bryan) Doricich; loving father of Mitchell (Tracy) Doricich and Dayna (Patrick Jackson) Doricich; cherished and proud grandfather of Eric and Emma; brother of Mary Ann (the late Carl) Ohlin. Florian was a dedicated parishioner of St. Valentine's Catholic Church and enjoyed meeting friends and taking his grandson to Eat'n Park for breakfast. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and had many interesting stories while stationed in Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Mastering the skill of Morse code was a favorite topic. Throughout his life, he was an accomplished accordion player, most notably from the Steve Garchar Band and their radio show in Youngstown, OH, to the Henry Lavrich Orchestra and their acclaimed album "Polka Sounds" in 1968, of which he wrote the "Parkside Polka." A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he retired from Duquesne Light Company as an Electrical Engineer after 35 years of service. Florian was at his happiest when in the company of his family, and enjoyed visiting and traveling. Family and friends will be received Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DAVID J. HENNEY FUNERAL HOME, 6364 Library Road (RT. 88), Library. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Valentine Church, 2710 Ohio St., Bethel Park, PA 15102. Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Valentine Frawley Hall Renovation Fund.
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