Bernard Guzik

Bernard Guzik, age 84 of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in LGAR Health and Rehabilitation in Turtle Creek.  Affectionately known as "Gramps," Pa Bernie," and self-proclaimed "Cantankerous Dirty Old PIA," he was born December 15, 1939 in McKeesport.  He was the son of the late Edward and Anna (Bielawski) Guzik, husband of the late Gertrude M. "Trudi" Guzik, who passed away May 25, 2010, and brother of the late Marcella (the late Joseph) Tomkowitz.  Bernard was a member of the McKeesport High School Class of 1957, and a member of the Tigers Marching Band, and earned an associates degree in drafting and drawing from Penn State University, McKeesport.  He served as a draftsman, insurance salesman, and eventually settled in his career in pharmaceutical sales, surviving many company mergers and retiring in the early 2000s.  He was an active member and former usher of St. Patrick's Church - Mary, Mother of God Parish.  In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, "rubbie" lottery tickets, "hokie movies," his Rambler convertible,...and chewing snuff.  Bernard  is survived by his children Carolyn M. Guzik and Mitchell A. (wife Malissa) Guzik, both of Elizabeth Twp; his three grandsons Michael (wife Kristie) Guzik of Springdale, Alexander (girlfriend Stephanie Hurley) Guzik of Elizabeth Twp., and Tyler (girlfriend Lindsey Taylor) Guzik of Elizabeth Twp.; his "great-grand-puppies" Lola, Brutus, and Sadie; and his brother-in-law John "Jake" Pulnar of Fayetteville, PA.  Friends will be received in the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 2 PM until 8 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10 AM in Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick's Church, with Frs. Vincent Velas, Thomas Dansak, and Joseph Beck concelebrating.  Procession and burial will follow to Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp.  Memorial contributions in Bernard's name should be made to Mary, Mother of God Parish, 2701 Kelly St., White Oak, PA 15131.  The family would like to thank the very compassionate staff at LGAR for the excellent care and comfort that they provided during his residency. 

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