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Thomas R. Jesick, 89, of Speer Street, N. Belle Vernon went to join God and his wife, Betty Sanko Jesick on the anniversary of their marriage of 64 years, Sunday, October 30, 2005 in Country Care Manor, Fayette City. A son of the late Peter and Mary Smith Jesick, he was born in Fayette City on February 18, 1916. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 659, both of Belle Vernon, the East Belle Vernon Athletic Club, the Charleroi Unitia Italia Club, the Belle Vernon Musical Society, and was a former member of the Belle Vernon Lions Club where he served as co-ordinator for the Lions Club little league baseball program. Formerly of Fayette City, Mr. Jesick had resided in N. Belle Vernon since 1951 and retired after 48 years from the Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. He served during World War II with the 347th Fighter Squadron, Headquarters Company 348 in England, France and Italy. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Robinette and Gary R. Kossar of Belle Vernon, a son, Thomas T. Jesick and his wife, of Pittsburgh, a sister, Margaret Jesick Brown of Belle Vernon, 6 grandchildren, Gary Scott Kossar and his wife Cindy, Todd Christopher Kossar and his wife Lori, all of Belle Vernon, Dr. Kalie Renee Kossar of Morgantown, WV, Jennifer Jade Jesick of the state of California, Sara Joy Jesick and Bethany Grace Jesick, both of West Newton and 2 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Scot Kossar and Logan Christopher Kossar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores B. 'Betty' Jesick in 2004, 2 sisters, Clara Gardner and Helen Jesick and 6 brothers, Paul, James, Edward, Frank, Victor and Maynard Jesick. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday in the Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., and Cremation Service, a Golden Rule Member Firm, (724-929-5300), 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the funeral home on Saturday at 12 Noon with Rev. David Zona officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Belle Vernon American Legion will meet in the funeral home to hold services Friday at 7:00 P.M.

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Thomas R. Jesick

February 18, 1916 - October 30, 2005