Joseph Siwiak

Joseph Siwiak, 80 of Canonsburg passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in Canonsburg Hospital.  He was born on December 4, 1937 in Pittsburgh to Joseph S. Siwiak and Genevieve Bucynski Siwiak who preceded him in death.  On February 24, 1962 he married Antoinette “Sue” M. Liscotti who survives.

Mr. Siwiak was a veteran having served his country in the United States Navy where he was awarded a Navy Occupation Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 553 in Strabane and VFW Post 191 in Canonsburg.  Mr. Siwiak was a retired Postal Supervisor for the United States Postal Service.   He was also a faithful member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Canonsburg.  He had many hobbies and interests including landscaping, working out, and watching his favorite television shows.  You could often find him on his porch swing with his two faithful companions GeGo and Sammy Jo by his side.

In addition to his loyal wife, he is survived by six sons, Joseph Siwiak (his wife Jeanine) of Latrobe, Steven Siwiak (his companion, Nicole) of Canonsburg, Thomas Siwiak (his late wife Traci) of Houston, Anthony Siwiak (his wife Shellie) of Charleroi, James Siwiak (his wife Gena) of Canonsburg and John Siwiak (his wife Lora) of Cranberry, a sister Joan Polen (her husband George) of North Carolina, fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor and Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, located at 304 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120 where departing prayers will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, located at 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg.  Interment will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, located at 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville with full military rites accorded by the United States Navy and the VFW Post #191 in Canonsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to masses held at St. Patrick Catholic Church or to the family to assist with funeral expenses.