John N. Salopek
November 3, 2021
John N. Salopek, age 91, of Monroeville, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Sylvester) Salopek. Loving father of Richard (Jennifer), Jon (Lynn), Patty (Bob Krecek), and Dee-Dee (Skip Smith); dedicated grandfather of Jackson, Libby, and Victoria. He was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Salopek; brother of Dan (Polly), and preceded in death by siblings, Margaret (George Cervanyak), Pauline, Albert (Fran) and Tom (Toots), and niece Keely. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friend of dear neighbors from Alpine Village, the Brown and Sheffler families. John proudly served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1952 and on the USS English during the Korean War. He worked for Peoples Gas Company (Dominion) for 40 years. John enjoyed spending time with family, gardening and playing golf. He was a strong believer in the Catholic Faith and longtime member of North American Martyrs Church in Monroeville. He will be dearly missed. Friends will be received Sunday, November 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the GENE H. CORL FUNERAL CHAPEL INC. AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE, 4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish at St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA. 16023. Please send condolences to www.corlfuneralchapel.com
John N. Salopek, age 91, of Monroeville, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Sylvester) Salopek. Loving father of Richard (Jennifer), Jon (Lynn), Patty (Bob Krecek), and Dee-Dee (Skip Smith); dedicated... View Obituary & Service Information