Charles Resetar – Monessen
Obituaries
March 26, 2019

Charles Resetar – Monessen

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Charles Resetar, lovingly known as “Chuck”, passed away on March 22, 2019, at the age of 92. Born in Monessen on June 11, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Anna Almasi Resetar. Chuck, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, had a blessed life. He joined the U.S. Navy with his brother, Andy, and served on the USS Ruby. After the Navy, Chuck returned to Monessen where he joined the Monessen Church Choir. He met and fell in love with his wife, Irene, during a choir trip to Kennywood. Irene and Chuck had four daughters and settled in Monessen where Chuck built their family home with his own hands. As a mechanic at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen, Chuck put his love of cars and ability to fix anything to good use. After retiring from the steel mill, Chuck spent his life constantly on the go. He loved to tell stories of his life adventures including playing football in high school, teaching martial arts in the U.S. Navy and teaming up with his twin brother, Andy, to occasionally switch places. Chuck had all the love in the world for his family. In his last hours, he thought of his family and blessed them with his love. His love is eternal in our hearts. Family members, in addition to his wife, Irene, include four daughters, Susan (the late Bob) Henderson, Theresa (Dave) Racine, Maryann (Stephen) Sopko and Cathy (Kevin) Jansma; grandchildren, Cathy Henderson, Michelle Racine, Nicole Racine, Anna Racin, Stephen Sopko, Sarah Sopko, Zach Jansma and Joe Jansma; great-granddaughter, Hannah Sopko; sisters, Helen Natko and Sophie Resetar; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by siblings, Anna Wotkowski, John ‘Ketch’ Resetar, Andy Resetar, Michael “Skeeter” Resetar and Mae Tarasuk; and his parents, John and Anna Resetar. The family would like to thank their family, friends and the caregivers who assisted Chuck. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the ROBERT A. BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, in Monessen, www.billicksfuneralhome.com. Panachida will be on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral service in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

 

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