David W. Watazychyn – McKeesport and formerly of Clairton

David W. Watazychyn

McKeesport and
formerly of Clairton

David W. Watazychyn, 67, of McKeesport and formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully at UPMC Mercy on Sunday, March 22, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born Aug. 8, 1952, in McKeesport, he was the son of John Watazychyn, formerly of Clairton, and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Martis Watazychyn. David married Alberta M. Pezel on Sept. 7, 1984. He attended Clairton High School, Class of 1970, and worked in the service industry, starting at Eat’n Park and then at CVS in Pleasant Hills, until he retired in 2007 due to his health. David was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins and enjoyed taking walks and spending time with friends and family. He was a former member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and more recently attended St. Mary Czestochowa in McKeesport. David was preceded in death by his wife of six years, Alberta M. Pezel, on July 29, 1991; his mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Martis Watazychyn; in-laws, Albert E. and Clara M. Pezel; and his infant son, David Aaron, who passed away stillborn, March 26, 1985. David is survived by his father, John Watazychyn of Meadville; sisters, Kathryn (Mike) Parks of Meadville, Patricia (Bill) Dangel of North Huntingdon and Janice (Rowland) Ferwerda of Durand Mich.; a brother, Kenneth (Sandy) Watazychyn of Clairton; a nephew, Steven (Alyssa) Dangel of Greensburg; a niece, Carolyn (Derek Rinchuse) Dangel of Greensburg; aunts, Ann Watazychyn of Mission, Kan., Helen Watts of Denver, Colo., and June Watazychyn of McDonald; as well as uncle, Joseph Watazychyn of McKeesport. He is also survived by many cousins whom he loved very much. He will be sadly missed by his friends at the New Life Personal Care Home in McKeesport. David fulfilled his wish to be an organ donor through CORE. No services will be held for David, and he will be laid to rest with his wife in Ascension Cemetery at a later time. Arrangements are being handled and condolences received by A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth St., Clairton, PA 15025, 412-233-5700. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110, www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.