John A. Andreassi
John A. Andreassi, 90, of East Brady died Tuesday at his home.
Born March 27, 1928, in Bradys Bend, he was the son of Achille and Clelia (Notareschi) Andreassi.
On July 12, 1958, John married the former Mary T. Stanley, and she survives.
A U.S. Navy veteran, John served on the USS Nipmuc ATF 157 as a petty officer 3rd class. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. John also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves during the Korean conflict.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 488 in Bradys Bend.
John worked as a mechanic for Anderson Chevrolet in East Brady for 17 years, then worked at Witco Chemical in Karns City and retired after 26½ years of service. He also owned and operated oil wells for 65 years.
John was a faithful member of St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church and a member of the Bradys Bend SOI.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Andreassi of East Brady; one son, Thomas Andreassi of Kittanning; three daughters, Ann Marie (John) Olszak of East Brady, Jeanie (Jack) Strauser of Seminole, Fla., and Barb (Rich) Werner of Allison Park; 12 grandchildren, Maura (Zachariah Hollingshad) Andreassi, Christina Andreassi, Adrienne (Andrew) Harmon, Evan (Taylor) Olszak, Emily (Chris Harmon) Olszak, David Olszak, Stephanie (Anwar Khalil) Strauser, Jack (Krysten) Strauser, Benjamin Werner, Joel Werner, Jenna Werner and Anthony Werner.
John is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Gretta, Payton, Eden, Rylan and Amira; one sister, Lena Hillwig of East Brady; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, John B. and Adolph Andreassi.
ANDREASSI — Friends of John A. Andreassi, who died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.A parish prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.An American Legion service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Eusebius Roman Catholic Church in East Brady, with the Rev. William Kuba officiating.Committal, military honors and burial will follow in St. Eusebius Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the Andreassi family asks that donations be made to St. Eusebius Cemetery, 302 E. 2nd St., East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.
