Theodore John Walaszczyk
November 16, 1928 ~ October 13, 2015
Theodore John Walaszczyk, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Teddy was a lifelong resident of Weirton, WV, spending the last two months in Suffolk, VA.
Teddy was predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Marilyn "Pinky" Miser Walaszczyk, his son, John Ronald Walaszczyk, his parents John Walaszczyk and Mary Zborowska Walaszczyk, and sisters Evelyn Walaszczyk Zapor and Jessie Walaszczyk Backel.
Teddy is survived by his daughters, Claire Richmond Fields of McLean, VA, and Diane Walaszczyk Nelms (Robert) of Suffolk, his son John Richmond (Lucy) of Monterey, CA, grandchildren John Richmond and Celeste Richmond of Los Angeles, CA, Harrison B. Nelms of Virginia Beach, VA, his brother Walter Walaszczyk (Mary Ann) of Weirton and his very special friend, Roberta "Robbie" France of Steubenville, OH.
Ted is an Army veteran of the Korean War, First Infantry Division (the Big Red One) and retired from Weirton Steel Corporation after 45 years, beginning first as a 16 year old lifeguard at the Marland Heights Pool. He is a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, an inductee of the West Virginia Football Hall of Fame, a member of the Hancock County Sportsman's Club, the Gatabouts Club, the Tri-State Winemaker's Club and Sacred Heart of Mary Church.
Visitation will be held at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton on Saturday, October 17, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18 service will be held at the Chapel at Union Cemetery, Steubenville, Ohio.
Memorial gifts to the charity of your choice are suggested.
TEDDYS FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS WE REMEMBER HIM PLAYING FOR OUR DAD HE WAS GREAT PLAYER. ALSO HE WAS LIFEGUARD AT POOL FOR OUR DAD AND PINKY LIVED ACROSS THE STREET FROM US OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU SINCERELY JERRY NAD CARL HAMILL
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 Theodore John Walaszczyk, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army Veteran, Theodore John Walaszczyk, “A True American Hero” God Blessâ€Â
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Condolences to you Diane and all of your family, It was a blessing to have known your dad.