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Farewell and Semper Fi ~ Wilma E. Pakuszewski March 17, 1939 – February 7, 2025

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Age 85, of California, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Friday, February 7, 2025. Daughter of the late Chester and Loretta (Melder) Pakuszewski; sister of the late Richard Pakuszewski; friend of Cecilia Campos, Bonnie Bridge, Beatrix Bagin and the late Dot Baker.

Friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 3-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service and Military Honors at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marine Corps League.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visitation

  •   Monday, March 17, 2025
  •   3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Funeral Service

  •   Monday, March 17, 2025
  •   6:30 PM

 

Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Homes, Inc.
216 44th St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-3445

https://www.zalewskifuneralhome.com/

 

“Vietnam, History & Culture” with Todd DePastino

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Date: September 7, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Zoom, Facebook, YouTube
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Long before the Veterans Breakfast Club, Todd DePastino taught courses at Penn State and Waynesburg University titled “Vietnam in War and Peace.” In 2018 and again 2020, as the Director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, he finally got to lead a tour of Vietnam from Hanoi in the North to the Mekong Delta in the South.

The third VBC Vietnam tour with 20 travelers will leave in November. To mark this upcoming trip, Todd presents a lecture on the history and culture of Vietnam, focusing especially on the lessons learned while traveling in Vietnam. You’ll hear about its unusual geography, natural beauty, ancient culture, and vibrant economic life. We’ll also talk about the war, of course. How it’s remembered in Vietnam and how the Vietnamese treat Americans when they meet them.

Todd will speak for 45 minutes and then open up the Zoom room for questions and conversation.

You’ll learn the truth about the Tet Offensive, how Confucianism determines traffic patterns, why Vietnamese people are obsessed with your age, and the three things to know before crossing the street in Vietnam.

Join us for a fun night of history and travel talk!

The PACT Act and your VA benefits

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This new law expands and extends eligibility for care and benefits for Veterans and survivors related to toxic exposures.

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

This page will help answer your questions about what the PACT Act means for you or your loved ones. You can also call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). And you can file a claim for PACT Act-related disability compensation or apply for VA health care now.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Filed Under: VA

2023 Cannon Ball Fundraiser Gala November 3rd

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The festivities for this patriotic, black-tie event will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as our museum comes alive.
Enjoy a unique and fun experience presented through the personal artifacts and real-life stories
of honor, courage, and sacrifice from our Veterans.
Then guests proceed to our elegant ballroom for an evening filled with fine food including a military-inspired formal sit-down dinner.

This year’s entertainment will be a lively dueling piano performance courtesy of Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos.

ATTIRE: BLACK TIE (OPTIONAL)/MILITARY DRESS UNIFORM

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

September 13, 2023 Pittsburgh Hires Veterans Event

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Pittsburgh Hires Veterans

 

 

 

 

 

This FREE event is for veterans and veteran spouses who are searching for meaningful employment or are trying to find a new and satisfying career path.

H.R. professionals from local employers will be here to help you:

  • Hone your Job Goals
  • Update your Resume
  • Polish your Interview Skills
  • Get ready for Job Fairs
  • Prepare for Solid Employment

In 2022 Pittsburgh Hires Veterans helped place over 100 veterans into employment and we are ready and waiting to help you!

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Farewell and Semper Fi ~Nancy A. (Clark) McClements

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Of Murrysville, formerly of the South Side on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Born on April 28, 1951 to the late John R. and Marcella Clark.

Beloved wife of the late William J. “Buzzy” McClements, Jr.; sister of John R. Clark (David Carr), Kevin J. Clark (Lori),

and the late Sandra Snelsire; also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Nancy’s happiest days were spent watching football with her husband, Bill, along with her beloved pets, Winston, Iwo, and Puller.

Family and friends received at McCABE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Sunday, August 7 from 12 noon until time of service at 3 pm.

A Celebration of Life will follow. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Nancy’s name to Project Sanctuary, www.projectsanctuary.us/donate to support the mental health healing and empowerment of military families.

Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com

11th Annual Trap Shoot For Heroes Wounded Heroes Hunting Camp

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LOCATION:
NORTH SIDE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION
325 MT. PLESANT RD.
WARRENDALE, PA 15086

08:30 SAFETY BRIEF & OPENING REMARKS
08:45 FIRST ROUND OF SHOOTING BEGINS
12:30 LUNCH PROVIDED BY MONTE CELLO’S!
02:00 AWARDS

REGISTER TEAMS OF 5 SHOOTERS BY COMPLETING THE FORM
ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE OR BY GOING TO: www.WHHC.org/trap-shoot-for-heroes.html

$100 PER SHOOTER FOR TWO ROUNDS OF TRAP SHOOTING
$200 PER SHOOTER FOR FOUR ROUNDS OF TRAP SHOOTING
1/2 PRICE FOR VETERANS AND JUNIORS (UNDER 18)

SHOOTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING THEIR OWN SHELLS. A LIMITED QUANTITY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT JEREMY@WHHC.ORG
WE ARE PROUD TO BE A 100% ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION!

Trap Shoot Information

Pittsburgh Hires Veterans

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Why should you hire a veteran?

Veterans, with their training, discipline, and dedication, can be valuable assets to your organization. When you hire a veteran, your company gets a devoted employee and you give a veteran a new start in their post-military life.  

To join our list of employers seeking veterans as employees, please complete our
New Employer Form and email it to us at:

info@pittsburghhiresveterans.com

Supporting our mission as a potential employer for veterans is entirely free. There are no staffing charges or fees for hiring a veteran. 

PHV Brochure

 

Memorial Bike Tour

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Ride the Panhandle Trail with PHV as our annual tour rolls into the month of May.

Celebrate national Bike Month and honor hometown heroes on Armed Forces Day.

Just over 20 miles

Veteran Memorials and Photo Ops along the way

Ride in honor of a veteran

Relax with fellow riders at the end of the ride

10% of proceeds from the event will be donated to relief efforts for Ukraine

Flyer for Bike Tour

Farewell and Semper Fi ~ William J “Buzzy” McClements Jr 8/14/1945 – 12/24/2021

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Obituary of William J. “Buzzy” McClements, Jr.

William J. “Buzzy” McClements, Jr. Of Shadyside on Friday, December 24, 2021, passed away from complications do Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.

William J. "Buzzy" McClements, Jr.

Beloved husband of Nancy Clark McClements; father of William Robert McClements (Renee) and Megan McClements Smith (Mark); grandfather of Lucy and Tatum Smith and Matthew, Samuel and Zachary McClements; son of the late William J. Sr. and Barbara McClements; step-brother of John T. Johnson and Barbara Johnson; brother-in-law of John (David) and Kevin (Lori); uncle to many beautiful nieces and nephews; son-in-law of Marcella Clark.

Bill was a graduate of Liberty Elementary and Peabody High School.

From 1979 to 2001 he was the owner of Bill McClements Optical Company, with offices in Shadyside and O’Hara Township.

Bill was a member of the Emory Methodist Men’s Bible Class, which he was able to attend with his father. The class worked outreach to the East Liberty Community. Bill also worked as an adjunct instructor for 13 years at the Western School of Health and Business Careers, teaching contact lens fitting.

While his son and daughter attended Sacred Heart Elementary Grade School, he coached his daughter’s softball team: the girls won a Section A Championship and one parish wide championship. Bill also served 2 terms as the Commissioner of baseball and softball at Sacred Heart.

After closing his optical business, Bill went back to taking classes in information Technology. Those classes landed him a one-year appointment to work for the US Geological Survey, where he worked as a Hydrologic Technician, measuring water flow on the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina.

Upon graduation from high school in 1964 he joined the United States Marine Corps, graduating from Parris Island South Carolina. His duty stations were Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Vieques Island Pero Rico, and the Marine barracks in Washington, DC where he participated in ceremonial duties. His final duty station was South Vietnam where he served 1967-1968 with the First Marine Division during the Tet Offensive. He was wounded on February 7th, 1968. Bill obtained the rank of Sgt E5 noncommissioned officer. Personal and unit awards include: Purple Heart, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat V and Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze stars, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, Gallantry Cross with Palm, Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation with Gallantry Cross with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Rifle Expert and Pistol Sharpshooter.

Bill was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post 1810 Brentwood and also Lifetime Member of the Disabled American Veterans Pittsburgh Chapter 76.

Bill’s happiest days were spent spending time watching football with his wife Nancy.

Friends received at McCabe Bros Inc. Funeral Home, 6214 Walnut Street, Shadyside on Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A religious service will be held in Allegheny Cemetery, Lawrenceville on Thursday at 11 am, followed by full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Wounded Warriors, Marine Corps League Chapter 310, or Animal Rescue League. Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com

Shadyside Location

Edward G. McCabe – Supervisor

6214 Walnut Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

412-661-6282