Richard A Marflak's Obituary
Richard Andrew (Nick) Marflak
Richard Andrew Marflak, age 82, of Lincoln Place, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2017. He was born April 27, 1935, in Imperial, PA, the son of the late Andrew James and Margaret Grohovsky Marflak. He was predeceased by his brother, Francis E. Marflak. Prior to retiring, he was employed by Equitable Gas Co. for over 40 years. Rich was a dedicated employee and was fondly referred to as "Nick" by his coworkers and friends. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge. Rich lived in Lincoln Place after getting married and raised his sons there. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his treasured dogs (Skippy, Snoopy, and Molly). He enjoyed reading, history and listening to polka music.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Jordan Marflak. Along with his wife, he is survived by his sons: Rick and Pam Marflak of White Oak, PA and their children Rebecca, Andrew (AJ), Juliana and Vicki; and Tom and Kathy Marflak of North Huntingdon, PA and their daughters Kerri and Tori. He is survived also by his sister Margie Dotterweich-Stacy and friend, Richard Manson, of Fort Myers, Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 2 pm - 8 pm at JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. A funeral service will be held at 8 pm following the visitation in the Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lincoln Place Presbyterian Church, 1202 Muldowney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.
Rich’s family would like to thank the staff of Southwestern Assisted Care Facility of Pleasant Hills and Three Rivers Hospice and Palliative Care for the compassionate care they extended during his stay.
Visitation:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Join us December 13th, 2017 from 2 pm - 8 pm
Funeral Service:
301 Curry Hollow Road
301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Join us December 13th, 2017 at 8 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel
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