Obituaries
June 22, 2022

John P. Zawicki – formerly of Monessen

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John P. Zawicki, 86, of Troy, Mich., formerly of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Monessen, the son of the late Casimir and Amelia (Swierzbin) Zawicki. John grew up in Monessen and was a 1953 graduate of Monessen High School. He served his country with the U.S. Army and had worked as a regional sales manager for Japan Air. After retiring he became a consultant for Nieman Marcus. He was a member of Christ Our Light Catholic Church in Troy. John was devoted to his friends, family and church. He is survived by Gus Rissman; nieces, Patricia, Paula and Denise; nephew, Carl; five great-nieces and great-nephews; and three great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Peter Zawicki and Jessie Balogh. Friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2022, at DALFONSO-BILLICK FUNERAL HOME INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. A blessing service will begin at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Michael J. Crookston officiating. Interment will follow in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery, Monessen. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

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