Joseph Michael Hudachek
October 23, 1930 ~ May 15, 2008
Joseph Michael Hudachek, 77, of Weirton, after a lengthy illness, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 with his family at his side at the LifeCare Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born October 23, 1930 in Allison, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John B. and Anna Karole Hudacek. Joseph was also preceded in death by his beloved wife Edna Garish Hudachek whom he married October 7, 1950, his brothers John Hudacek who was killed during World War II, Frank A. Hudacheck (and his wife Joan M.) and sister Anka (and her husband Ned) Burgess.
Joseph "Papa Joe" retired after 45 years as a side trimmer in the Tin Mill of Weirton Steel/National Steel. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton Knights of Columbus and Weirton Moose Lodge 688.
Joseph's survivors include his loving family, Dr. Carol Hudachek of Weirton, Joan DiCicco and her husband Michael of Acton, MA, Susan Hudachek of Pittsburgh, PA, Jean Hudachek and her fianc William Bletzer of Grafton, MA, Joseph F. Hudachek of Weirton, John Hudachek and his wife Starla of White Hall, MD and Robert Hudachek of Scottsdale, AZ, sister Helen Christenbury and her husband Donald of Charlotte, NC, sister-in-law Rita Hirkala of Weirton, grandchildren Daniel DiCicco and Johnathan and Gracen Hudachek and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday 6-8PM and Sunday 1-3 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where the Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited 6PM Sunday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10AM Monday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will preside. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062 or Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 1515 Locust Street, Suite 709, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss, my thought and prayers are with you and your family. I miss seeing you VG keeps me posted on you. Julie Hoppel
Dear Dad, I was by your side as you fought so valiantly these past several months. You stayed so strong. I will miss you so very much and the lunches we used to have together. You know Chelsea and Candy will miss thier walks with you and their rides in the car. Be with Mom in peace. I will always love you, Susie
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight -Khalil Gibran My sincerest sympathies to Susan and her family…. Blessings and love, Linda
Carol and family, My condolence in the passing of your dad. I have never known a nicer man. I have many fond memories of my time with him as a friend at the K of C. You are in my prayers. Jim
DEAR CAROL MY MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BUT I KNOW YOUR FATHER IS AT PEACE AND HAPPINESS WITH YOUR BELOVED MOM IN HEAVEN.IF YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST CALL ME AND I’LL BE THERE.i REMEMBER JUST BEFORE MY GRANDMA PAST SHE TOLD A BEAUTIFUL STORY OF THREE OLD FASHIONED CHILDREN VISITING HER AND SEEING MY GRANDPAP (WHO PAST 10 YRS PRIOR)TAKING THEM BACK.AND I KNEW THOSE WERE HER ANGLES TO ESCORT HER TO HEAVEN AS I BELIEVE IT WAS YOUR MOM WHO CAME TO YOUR DAD ON HIS PASSING TO MAKE THE TRANSITION EASY.
Dear Rob and entire Family: My deepest sympathy for the passing of your Dad. I will have a lifetime of fond memories, over the past eight years when your parents visited you in Arizona. Your Dad had the most humerous stories and the best jokes to tell you. Having conversation with him was always enjoyable. He certainly loved his family and friends. I will certainly miss him. God bless you all!
Dear Susie, I am sending love and prayers from our home in Hawaii, across the sea and entire country, to you and your family in the hope of helping to ease this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss Susie. You are the most loving daughter, and I know that both your mother and father have always cherished this in you, as we all do. Our hugs Susie, our love, and our deepest condolences, Carol and Eliana
Sue, Am so sorry for your loss. Know that your memories will keep him with you forever in your heart. And he’s with your mom now. How great is that. Love, Denise
To the Hudacheck Family, Please know that we keep you in our hearts and prayers during this time of grieving for your Dad. I remember him fondly. With Deep Sympathy, Gail and the “weirton sisters”
family of Joe, I worked several years at side trimmer with Joe. I never met a man so fantastic. He always had a smile on his face and nothing seemed to bother him. Weirton Steel should be proud to have a worker like Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. with love, jerry Hamill
Joe Thank you for accepting me into this wonderful careing family, Thank you for helping me choose the right horse, although not always a winner…. we will always miss you and cherish the times and travel See ya in heaven someday Bill Bletzer
Dear Jean & Bill, My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. Although I never met either your father or you mother, I knew what a fantastic family they had raised by the kind loving spirit that resides in Jean. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I am sending these wishes from beautiful Puget Sound that I know both you and Bill enjoyed when you visited. Anne Black Seattle, Washington
Dear Hudachek Cousins, You have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. When I heard the sad news, I said, he is with his wife, who he missed so much. I will always remember the fun times of having Joko around and the big smiles he always left on peoples faces. He will make heaven a brighter place. Our deepest sympathy to all .
Dear Joko: Thank you for your warmth, your kindness, showing by example how to handle tragedy through the use of hope and humor, teaching me to drive, being a great companion and friend to my Dad, always having your door open for my family, getting my Mom to laugh so hard she’d cry, understanding children’s dreams–and understanding their grief, being someone anyone could count on, and accepting everyone unconditionally. Thank you for the Tomlinson Run picnics and having a family big enough for a team so I could learn to play baseball. Thank you for providing a sense of normalcy when at times my family needed that most of all. Like everyone, I am so grateful you were in my life. I know you are providing joy and laughter right now to those who crossed over beforehand. May you receive all the riches you deserve. God Bless. Cathie Pillar Clark
Carol&Susan and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you all…it is so difficult losing those we love!!! One day we will be reunited and have even deeper joy than we realize now! . God be with you!!! Joe&Cindi
To the family of Joseph Hudachek. On behalf of the Bereavement Ministry of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, your parish family extends their deepest sympathy to each of you. Joseph, in loving memory, will be enrolled int he church’s memorial fund. Many blessing-Bereavement Ministry Saint Joseph the Worker Christian Mothers
To the family of Joseph Hudachek, love to you all from Richard and Joan. There was no one like Joko.
Jean, Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Rich
Jean, Bill and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of your Dad. Jean, you and all your extended family are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy, Carolyn
Jean, My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Phillips
I was deeply saddened to hear this news about Mr. Joseph Hudachek. I have known Jean for some years now and I can see now why Jean is such a great person. She had a wonderful, hard working dad with solid values in life. I will pray for the family and Mr. Joseph Hudachek that the family has the strength to move forward. Respectfully: Paul J Guarino
To the Hudachek family; We offer our condolences to you. Joe and I would talk about the Redsox’s at the Knights and how my cousin was doing. Loved Steeler Sunday also. Always consider Joe as a friend. Always enjoyed talking to him and having a drink with him. Will be missed very much.
Dear Cousins, I am so truly sorry that you have lost your dad. He always had a ready smile, a joke or story to tell. It’s rare that you can say that someone was a truly good person but Joko was definitely that. All of you are so very lucky to have been raised by him and your mom. They loved each and every one of you and were so proud of all of you. May God be with you and give you strength during your time of sorrow. Love to all of you, Janet.
I am very sorry for your loss- in this tought time try to remember all of the good times and find comfort in those memories. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you, during this time.
Carol, My prayers are with you at your time of need. May God Bless you and keep you in His care.
To the Hudachek family, We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing May he rest in peace with your dear Mom Edna.At this time we were unable to attend but our prayers are with you all. Betty Fabian
John, Carol and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Father. I pray that God’s comfort and peace will be with you during this difficult time.
Carol, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know that your family has been in my prayers especially these last few weeks with his declining health. You and your family are my prayers. Angela
Carol and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a great person and I’ll never forget all the wonderful times and stories we’ve shared. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless
Jean, Bill and the Hudachek Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. The Pirog Family
Jean, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences to you and your family.
Jean, Erin and I are both terrbily sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do you for you and Bill, please don’t hesitate to ask. We are praying for you and your family. Love, Glenn and Erin
Jean: We’re so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Andre and Janet
My sympathies go out to the entire Hudachek family.
Dear Sue, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. What a wonderful daughter you are. I know it must have meant so much to him to have you by his side. My prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you. Love, Sue
Dad, I will miss seeing you in Arizona every year. You were a wonderful & caring father who I will miss dearly. Say hi to mom. And send some winning numbers. Love, Jean
Jean, Lori and I would like to offer our condolences . Our prayers are with you and your family. The grief we experience at the loss of a loved one is the sign God has truly blessed us with a special person. Patrick & Lori
Dear Hudachek family, My family (Joe Adametz family) wish to send our condolences to all of you. Your parents were very good people and life long good friends with our parents. God Bless You during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all. Patti Adametz Bookman 9756 Refugee Road SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Dear Hudachek Cousins, Deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. He always smiled and laughed and had a joke to tell. He would always stop over my Moms house Mary Ference with your Mom and always brightend the day. He will be missed by many. Jean Ann Ference Custino