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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Matthew J. Pintar
Matthew J.
Pintar
Sep 21, 1922 — Oct 16, 2016
Matthew J. Pintar's Obituary
Matthew J. Pintar, 94, of Finleyville, died Sunday, October 16, 2016 in The Greenery Rehabilitation Center, Canonsburg. He was born September 21, 1922 in Ahmeek, Michigan, the son of Blash and Pauline Shaffer Pintar.
Matthew was a veteran of WW II, US Army 83rd infantry division and a recipient of three purple heart medals and a bronze star medal. From 1950 to 1968, he was employed by the Greyhound Bus Lines as a ticket agent, working in Uniontown and Washington. He retired in1984 after seventeen years of service from the Bureau of Mines in Oakland. His memberships include, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela, American Legion Post 753 of New Salem and past commander, the 83rd Infantry Division Association in Ohio and lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Matthew was a staunch lifelong patriot who always flew the American flag and quite the devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived his daughter, Cathie Walrath and husband Patrick of Warner Robins, GA; son, Matthew J. Pintar, Jr. and wife Marie of Dayton, OH; grandson, Lt. Col. USAF Shawn Walrath and wife Heather; granddaughter, Major USAF Dara Walrath Hobbs and husband Lt. Col. USAF Stephen; four great grandsons, Jack and Sam Walrath, Tucker and Cash Hobbs. His siblings include, three sisters, Julia Simila, Dollie Pintar and Vickie Pintar Cunningham; and three brothers, Robert, John and Angelo Pintar.
In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by his wife, Dara Kukovich Pintar who died October 8, 2009.
Friends will be received on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will begin at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in the funeral home followed by a funeral service at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray with military honors accorded by the US Army.
Panachida services will be held in the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:30 PM.
Matthew was a veteran of WW II, US Army 83rd infantry division and a recipient of three purple heart medals and a bronze star medal. From 1950 to 1968, he was employed by the Greyhound Bus Lines as a ticket agent, working in Uniontown and Washington. He retired in1984 after seventeen years of service from the Bureau of Mines in Oakland. His memberships include, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Monongahela, American Legion Post 753 of New Salem and past commander, the 83rd Infantry Division Association in Ohio and lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. Matthew was a staunch lifelong patriot who always flew the American flag and quite the devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived his daughter, Cathie Walrath and husband Patrick of Warner Robins, GA; son, Matthew J. Pintar, Jr. and wife Marie of Dayton, OH; grandson, Lt. Col. USAF Shawn Walrath and wife Heather; granddaughter, Major USAF Dara Walrath Hobbs and husband Lt. Col. USAF Stephen; four great grandsons, Jack and Sam Walrath, Tucker and Cash Hobbs. His siblings include, three sisters, Julia Simila, Dollie Pintar and Vickie Pintar Cunningham; and three brothers, Robert, John and Angelo Pintar.
In addition to his parents,he was preceded in death by his wife, Dara Kukovich Pintar who died October 8, 2009.
Friends will be received on Monday, October 24, 2016 from 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A blessing service will begin at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in the funeral home followed by a funeral service at 9:30 AM in St. Nicholas Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Edward Pehanich as celebrant. Committal services and interment will follow in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray with military honors accorded by the US Army.
Panachida services will be held in the funeral home on Monday evening at 7:30 PM.
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Funeral Services for Matthew J. Pintar
Visitation
October
24
Monday
Frye Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
October
25
Tuesday
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
Starts at 9:30 am
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