Edward W. Kalkstein Jr

May 9, 2017

Edward W. “Kal” Kalkstein Jr. Age 86, of Monroeville, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, while surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 64 years to Edna Mae (Fairhurst) Kalkstein; father of Jeffrey (Megan) Kalkstein, Burton (Lisa) Kalkstein, Thomas (Lisa) Kalkstein, Robert (Debbie) Kalkstein, Kimberly (Kalkstein) Hvizdos, William Kalkstein, Steven (Dawn) Kalkstein and the late Edward W. Kalkstein III; grandfather of Vanessa, Marissa, Rebecca, Randy, Carly, Jillian, Robby, Samantha, Tommy, Maria, Dorian, Jesse, Dustin, Amanda, Shannon, Lynn, Billy, Blake, Russell, Brittany, Warren, Brittany S., Brooke and Bethany; great-grandfather of Ava, Brady, Cassidy, Danica, Kylie, Camden, Mackenzie, Luke, Carson, and 2 on the way; brother of Robert F. (Nancy) Kalkstein and Carol A. (Gerald) Dirks; also 5 nieces and nephews. Ed was a retired chief consultant with Dupont. He was a member of American Legion Post #820, and loved spending time at the beach with his family and enjoyed sporting events and bingo. The family would like to give a special thanks to Claudia Sims who was his wonderful caregiver for many years. Friends will be received 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at St. Bernadette Church. Entombment following in Good Shepherd Cemetery.