Robert William Krusey Jr. – Charleroi
Robert William Krusey Jr., 89, of Charleroi, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2023, in the Cambridge Creekside Senior Living Facility. Born in Pittsburgh on July 23, 1934, Robert was the son of the late Robert William Sr. and Midge Myers Krusey. A graduate of Charleroi High School, he married the love of his life, Mrs. Virginia Martin Krusey on Feb. 2, 1955, and they celebrated 68 wonderful years together. Mr. Krusey served his country honorably in the United States Army. Bob worked for his father at Krusey and Son Contractors and Builders and after his father’s retirement, he worked for the Carpenter’s Union until his retirement. Bob was a member of the First Christian Church, the Lions Club of Charleroi, the Charleroi Sportsman’s Club and the Roscoe Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed the outdoors with his family at their cabin in Forest County, enjoying camping, hunting, fishing and boating. Uncle Bob is survived by his nieces and nephews; Bill (Barbara) Reis of Charleroi, Jack (Kathy) Reis of Belpre, W.Va., Ricky Martin of California State, Kathy (Scott) Martin Lane of Alabama, Jeanmarie (Willy) Martin Rogers of Litiz, Pa., Germaine (Mark) Reed, of Bethel Park, Jim Falis of Fallowfield, as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Martin Krusey; his children, Robert Wayne Krusey and Martin Francis Krusey; his niece, Michelle Martin; and his sisters, June Krusey and Joan Krusey. The family would like to thank the staff of Cambridge Creekside Senior Living for the excellent care and comfort they provided. Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at HOGAN-MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Following the visitation, funeral services will begin at noon. Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions in Robert’s name be made to the Charleroi Area School District Education Foundation (CASDEF), P.O. Box 382, Charleroi, PA 15022. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hogan-melenyzer.com.
