Theodore ‘Ted’ A. Bashada – Uniontown and Belle Vernon

Theodore “Ted” A. Bashada, 89, of Uniontown and Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at LaFayette Manor, Uniontown. Born Nov. 10, 1931, in North Belle Vernon, he was the son of the late Michael F. and Mary Wassilchalk Bashada. A lifelong resident of North Belle Vernon, Mr. Bashada was a member of St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church. He was formerly employed at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and owned and operated Bashada’s Landscaping of North Belle Vernon for more than 50 years. Ted was known for his flocked Christmas trees and tree sales at the Dairy Queen parking lot in Belle Vernon. Everyone got a Christmas tree from Ted, whether they could afford to pay or not. Ted was a lifelong fan and season ticket holder for BVA High School football, proudly introduced homemade soups to his son’s bar, The Foster House, and loved watching his granddaughters play softball. Ted was mostly so proud of his grandson and three granddaughters. He was proud to follow their academic accomplishments, their dancing and never missed a Belle Vernon softball game. He was one proud Pap! He is survived by a daughter, Vicki Bashada of Uniontown; two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Jill Bashada of York, and Dave and Theresa Bashada of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Dawson Bashada, Cassidy Bashada, Haley Bashada and Natalie Bashada; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Jean Davis Bashada; infant daughter, Cathy Jo Bashada; infant granddaughter, Nicole Bashada; brother, Michael Bashada Jr.; and sister, Mary Ann Minnett. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Prayers of transfer will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Sebastian R.C. Church. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. In accordance with state mandates masks MUST be worn and social distancing must be maintained. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the wonderful, caring staff at LaFayette Manor and Pento Homecare Agency, both in Uniontown. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.