Robert G Vizyak
February 09, 1941 - November 20, 2021
Chippewa Township
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Robert G Vizyak
February 09, 1941 - November 20, 2021
Chippewa Township
Obituary
Robert G. “Bob” Vizyak, 80, of Chippewa Twp., died Saturday, November 20, 2021 in Heritage Valley, Beaver.
Born February 9,1941 in Avella PA, he was the son of the John P. and Caroline (Tomasco) Vizyak. A veteran of the U.S. Army's 54th Combat Engineer Battalion and stationed in Germany. Bob graduated from Community College of Beaver County and then enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police on September 9, 1963. Bob went on to graduate from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and spent most of his career as part of the Criminal Investigative Unit for Troop D Beaver. He later spent time with the Fire Marshal Unit and retired from service on January 7, 1997. He also served as Commander for the Beaver County Sheriff's Office for a short time. He was a member of the Brady Paul F.O.P. Memorial Lodge #54. In his free time, he was an avid swimmer, enjoyed gardening, and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carole L. (Massine) Vizyak; a daughter, Lori Ann Vizyak; a son, Darren Robert and daughter in law Emily Vizyak; two grandchildren, Eric and Peyton Vizyak; two brothers, Randy (Margaret) Vizyak and Joseph (Lindy) Vizyak; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James, John, and John “Butch” Vizyak; and sisters Barbara (Douty) and Maryann Vizyak.
Friends will be received on Friday from 2pm until the time of a blessing service at 5pm in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp. www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com. Fr. John Naugle will officiate.
Interment will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Bob’s name to either the Beaver County YMCA Empty Bowls Program- 2236 Third Ave., New Brighton PA 15066 or to the Lawrence County Autism Warriors- 429 Landau Dr. Pulaski, PA 16143 Please make checks payable to Community Foundation with note on the memo line "For Autism Warriors".
Visitation
- Date & Time: November 26, 2021 (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
Blessing
- Date & Time: November 26, 2021 (5:00 PM)
- Venue: Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
- Location: 117 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - (Get Directions)
Beaver County YMCA
- Address: 2236 Third Avenue, New Brighton PA 15066
- Website: https://beavercountyymca.org/about-us/donate-now
- Description: Indicate that the contribution is to be used for the Empty Bowls Program.
Lawrence Co. Autism Warriors
- Address: 429 Landau Drive, Pulaski PA 16143
- Description: Make Checks payable to - Community Foundation - On the memo line indicate *for Autism Warriors*
6 responses to Robert G Vizyak
Eric Vizyak says:
November 22, 2021
I miss you and love you. Thank you for being my best friend and a great papa. Love, Eric
Tom Durilla, PSP Troop M. ret. says:
November 22, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother Bob.
Janice Shee says:
November 23, 2021
A great family, our sympathies to Carol and family. Jim and Janice Shee
Rodney Fowler says:
November 23, 2021
Bob was a great and caring person. We served as State Fire Marshals together and quickly became close friends. I will truly miss Bob.
Rodney Fowler
Kingston, TN
Walt acheson says:
November 23, 2021
All the great memories of our years working side by side at beaver barracks come rushing back. Rest in peace Viz.