John Andrew Slovik
Bartender at Bunnies Tavern and WWII veteran
John Andrew Slovik, 89, of Bishop, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, in Golden Living Center, Canonsburg.
He was born August 18, 1924 in Presto, a son of the late Florian and Anna Bandik Slovik.
Slovik was proud of his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and earned five medals and nine service stars. He was a member of St. Mary Parish, Cecil; Granish Club, Bishop; Croatian Fraternal Union, Canonsburg; and a 50-plus year member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. He worked as a construction laborer, then for a short time on the railroad and also as a longtime bartender at Bunnies Tavern in Bishop.
Slovik enjoyed going to the farmer’s market and Trader Jacks, sitting and talking with friends, and sitting on the bench at Bunnies Tavern, watching the passing traffic.
Surviving are two nephews, Andy (Cathy) Cshusta of Cecil and Joseph (Laurie) Slovik of Bishop; two nieces, Kathy Quaresima of Bishop and Diane Gray of Bridgeville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Marge Cshusta; a brother, Florian “Bunnie” Slovik; and a niece, Donna Irwin.
Friends will be received 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 23, at Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road (Route 50), Cecil, where a blessing service will be held Monday at noon with Father Stan Gregorek officiating. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township, with full military honors accorded by the VFW 191 Honor Guard, Canonsburg. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 301 Grant Street, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.