Peter Bakich
September 14, 1930 ~ June 15, 2019
Peter Bakich, 89, of Weirton died Saturday June 15, 2019, at his home. His loving family was at his side.
Born on September 14, 1930, in Shoaf, PA, Pete was a son of the late Steve and Milica “Anna” Wonkovich Bakich.
He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, George, Mitch and Sam Bakich, and his sister, Katherine Ora Evans.
A US Navy veteran of the Korean War, Pete retired, after 35 years of service, from Weirton Steel as a crane operator in the Strip Steel.
He was a member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church in Steubenville; the Serbian Men’s Club, Serb’s Over the Hill golf group, and the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.
Pete will always be remembered for his camaraderie he enjoyed with his friends in town, on the golf course, and while he ran the bar at the Wednesday Chicken Blasts at the picnic grounds. He loved walking for exercise, watching his Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and sharing his opinions with others.
He will be remembered with love by his wife of 59 years, Dora Tiberio Bakich, his three daughters, Diane and Michael McKean of Columbus, OH, JoAnn and Sam Mazzone of Follansbee, WV and Josephine Lamberti of Weirton, WV; his eight grandchildren, Michelle Miller (Mark), Michael and Erik McKean, Shelby (Anthony Miller), Smantha and Matthew Mazzone, Miranda and Mitch Lamberti; and his great granddaughters, AveryJo and McKenna Miller.
Visitation will be 4-7 PM Sunday June 16, 2019 at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street with a Pomen Service to be held at 6:45 PM.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday in the Funeral Home.
Rev. Fr. Stefan Djoric will preside.
Interment will follow at the Serbian Cemetery, Weirton, WV with military honors conducted by the United States Navy and the American Legion Honor Guards.
Pete’s family would like to thank Valley Hospice for the care they provided in the last few weeks of Pete’s life.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, Serbian Men’s Club or to Valley Hospice.
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Mrs. Bakich, Josie and family: I am so heart broken. I just heard the other day that Pete wasn’t well. I met Pete back in the mid 90’s and thought the world of him. I will keep you all in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
I’ve known Pete for many years and I will miss him,he was a great man, prayers and condolences.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Peter Bakich, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Navy Veteran, Peter Bakich, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
My dear Uncle Pete. You lived with my family until I was five years old. I wept the day you moved from Pittsburgh to Weirton. You were my childhood hero. I never waivered in my belief that you were a hero to me. Your departure from this earth has caused me to weep once again. Goodbye Uncle Pete. Your loving nephew, Dan Evans.
Dora and Family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. May Pete, rest in peace. Sending our love to the family, Cora and Jody D’Anniballe
Diane I’m sorry to hear of your loss and father, my prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.
I knew Pete from the Picnic Grounds and from the stories my grandpa George Zatezalo would tell. Pete was so kind, always making sure a cold one was poured for me and that he always gave me a few dollars so I could have good beer at college. He will be so missed!
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in Jehovah God’s promise to soon end all our suffering and swallow up death forever (Revelation 21:3-5; Isaiah 25:8). Peace to you during this difficult time.
Diane, We just learned of your Dads passing. You have our deepest sympathy. Your Dad is a legend when it came to loving his family and protecting his girls. He might have scared away a few guys, but his plan worked….you married a man who loved your Dad and who your Dad loved and respected. God bless you all. Craig & Cindy.