Calling Hours:
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, 4:00-7:00pm
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc. 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA
Mass of Christian Burial:
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 10:30am
St. Michael Roman Catholic Church
85 N. High St., Greenville, PA
Rev. V. David Foradori, Pastor, as celebrant
Burial with committal and military honors rendered by
Greenville VFW Post #3374 will be in St. Michael Cemetery.
Stephen P. “Pete” Hajdak, age 89, of Morgan St. Greenville, passed away at 11:22 AM Thursday 5-26-16 in UPMC Horizon Greenville.
He was born in Greenville on July 15, 1926 to Stephen and Klara (Kuracina) Hajdak. He had attended St. Michael High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. Pete was employed as a welder for over forty years at the former Sharon Steel Corp.
He was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Fitzmartin Council #1446, Greenville Family Moose Center #276, the Italian Home Club, and both Reynolds VFW Post #7599 and Greenville VFW Post #3374. Pete’s hobbies and interests included, hunting and fishing, playing poker, tossing horseshoes, gardening, and spending time at his camp in Kane, PA. Pete could be found daily in his garage, welding and listening to music.
He is survived by his sister, Theresa Campoli of Greenville, a loving niece and two nephews, 2 great nephews, and one great-great nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Choma, and three brothers, Vincent “Hibe” Hajdak, Joseph “Boots” Hajdak, and James “Pinky” Hajdak.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Roman Catholic Church 85 N. High St. Greenville, PA 16125.
Petey was a friend of my late father Doc DiDonato. Dad always made sure Petey had a holiday meal. May he rest in peace and be enjoying a brew with his friends in heaven.
Teresa, Lori, and family,
So sorry to hear of your brother’s and uncle’s passing. I’d see Pete occasionally downtown Greenville. He was a kind, pleasant man, who always had a smile to cheer the day, and a story to tell. His gentle kindness will be greatly missed by many. May your fondest memories bring you comfort.