Louis P Stanisha

age 87 of Ross Township, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Lou was born in Novo Mesto, Slovenia in 1927. He came to America with his parents arriving at Ellis Island, NY via the Ile de France in 1929 at the age of two, graduated Bellevue High ('45), was drafted into the Army in the last draft for WWII in 1946 and graduated from Carnegie Tech with BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering ('50) and Industrial Management ('58). Lou spent his professional life at Swindell Dressler, Dravo Corporation and Chapman Corporation. He was known as an accomplished accordionist and played as a member of the Duquesne University Tamburitzans ('45-'46) and remained very active in the alumni. He also entertained at many weddings and events in his ensemble group, The Balkan Dukes.Lou is survived by his bride of 55 years, Mary Joan (Nara) and their seven children Rebecca (Scott), Robert (Patricia), Teresa, Charles (Dianna), Jennifer, Joseph (Leah), David (Terri), 10 grandchildren, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Anna (Gorshin) Stanisha, brother Ladislav Stanisha and granddaughter Erikka Stanisha.Friends will be received on Sat. 7-9 PM and Sun. 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, Inc, 1032 Perry Hwy., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444, A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Teresa of Avila Church on Monday at 10 AM. followed by burial in Mt. Royal Cemetery. Please join us for a luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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