Obituaries
January 8, 2020

Don Eric Chacko – Rostraver Township

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Don Eric Chacko, 53, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. Born in Philadelphia on Feb. 23, 1966, he was the son of the late Janet Williams. Don owned and operated Landmark Lawn Maintenance in the Mon Valley for many years. He enjoyed building train sets and had the world’s largest slot car racetrack and miniature train display. Don is survived by his wife, Rhonda Cooper Chacko; sons, Max, Tyler and Connor; brothers, Ray and Tyne; as well as his faithful companion, his dog, Lexie, who was with him everywhere he went. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Lillian Chacko. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Don’s Life on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. at 312 Concord Lane, Belle Vernon. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to a charity of one’s choice.

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