Ronald Andrew Lichalk's Obituary
Ronald Andrew Lichalk, age 85, of Pleasant Hills, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away suddenly on January 26, 2022.
Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Juanita May Lichalk. Loving father of Lauren (Dan) Galardini and Tracy (Hal) Hunter; Grandfather of Daniel (Jenny), Matthew (Laine), Adam, and Jessica Galardini, Hal T. (Kindall) and Andrew Hunter, as well as Dalton and Madison Lichalk. Great-grandfather of Henley Hunter and Burek Galardini. Brother of Arlene (Vince) Barth, brother-in-law of Edward A. (Carolyn) May, Mary Ann (Michael) Elliott, W. Joseph (Janet) May, and Lawrence R. (Linda) May. Also survived by many very special nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Bertha Lichalk, his in-laws, Walter and Margaret May, his beloved son, Ronald Andrew Lichalk Jr., and his infant grandson, Nikolas Lichalk.
Ronald was a 1954 graduate of McKeesport High School and a 1960 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Mechanical Engineering. Ronald proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He was a devout Catholic and served as an Eucharistic Minister for 49 years at Triumph of the Holy Cross- St. Thomas A' Becket Church. Growing up, Ronald loved to assist his father in the garage he had in McKeesport which led to a lifelong love of automobiles. He was a member of the Allegheny Region Porsche Club and the Allegheny Region Mercedes Club, as well as a 60 year member and a two time President of the SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers Pittsburgh Section. When he wasn't working on cars as a hobby, Ronald was an avid fisherman, devoted Steeler fan and season ticket holder, member of the Pleasant Hills Garden Club, but he was best known for his Eastern European baking skills. Above all Ronald was a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loyal friend. He will be fondly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, 15236. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022, 10:00 am at Triumph of the Holy Cross- St. Thomas A' Becket Church, 139 Gill Hall Rd, Clairton, PA 15025. Everyone to meet at the funeral home no later than 9:00 am day of the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, or The Navy Seal Foundation, www.navysealfoundation.com. Condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.
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