Boleslaw ‘Blair’ Jankowski – Rostraver Township

Boleslaw “Blair” Jankowski, 65, of Rostraver Township, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at AGH Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills. Born March 25, 1955, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Blair and Marianna Kolodziej Jankowski. A resident of Rostraver for more than 40 years, Mr. Jankowski was a member of the Church of St. Anne, Rostraver Township, owned and operated Blair’s Refrigeration and Electrical Service and was retired from California University of Pennsylvania as a maintenance manager. Blair was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren, who were the twinkle in his eye. He was well known for his Fourth of July spectacular firework shows with the neighborhood cheering “Blair is great.” Known to have an infectious laugh, he was very proud of his Polish heritage. Blair was a member of the Arnold City Polish National Alliance (PNA), Belle Vernon American Legion Post 659 and the Pricedale Russian Club, along with several other social clubs. He is survived by his wife, Tamira “Tami” Falappi Jankowski, to whom he was married 31 years; son, Blair Jankowski of Rostraver Township; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tamira and Jody Spedaliere of Rostraver Township, Christina Spiegel of Pittsburgh and Lisa and Seth Renner of Alburtis, Pa.; six grandchildren, Maria Spedaliere, Noah Spedaliere, Nicolas Spiegel, Chase Renner, Carson Renner and Cloey Renner; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Barbara Jean Falappi of Monongahela; and two sisters-in-law, Rita Jankowski of Pittsburgh and Janice Falappi of Donora. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Edward Jankowski and Robert Jankowski. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Due to COVID restrictions, friends and family will be notified of a celebration of life, which will be held at a later date. With Krupnik in hand, “Nasdrovia.” Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.