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Eric S. Pirchesky passed quietly on August 27, 2023, at his home and surrounded by family. He is survived by brothers, Michael Pierce (Anna) and Melvin Pirchesky (Sharon); sister, Hope Bassichis; son, Joel Pirchesky (Baila); daughters Lori Yanoff (Scott) and Jill Pirchesky, and four grandchildren.
Eric was raised in Monongahela, PA, in the middle of a scrap yard between the railroad tracks and the Monongahela River. The yard was started by his father, Robert Pirchesky, and mother, Anne (Cousin) Pirchesky. From these humble beginnings, Eric worked very hard with one of his first major accomplishments becoming an Eagle Scout. This was very special to him as he and his brothers also became Eagle Scouts, making him, his brothers, and his father one of the few families in the United States with four Eagle Scouts. Later, his son, Joel, and grandson, Sage, became Eagle Scouts, making a total of six Eagle Scouts in one family. Following high school graduation from Monongahela High School, he joined the family business. After learning about the scrap business, he became President and built a strong company, got married, grew a special family, and lived successfully in Charleroi, PA. He was generous and always did his best to take care of his family as long as he lived.
He and his parents sold their business in 1991 and retired. In retirement, he enjoyed his time with his family. His last years were spent with, and taken care of by, his loving sister, Hope, in Pittsburgh, the city he always enjoyed. He will be missed.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29th, at the TREE OF LIFE MEMORIAL PARK, 2062 Reis Run Road, Franklin Park, PA 15237. Shiva will be observed from 4:00-8:00 pm with services at 7:00 pm. Jill Pirchesky will host Shiva on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 29th and 30th. Hope Bassichis will host Shiva on Thursday and Sunday, August 31st and September 3rd.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, are suggested to the Boy Scouts of America, 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or www.LHCScouting.org.
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Published on August 29, 2023
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