DEBSKI WALTER BERNARD Age 87, of Jefferson Hills, and former resident of Brentwood Borough for 42 years, died unexpectedly at home, on April 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Claire Barone; father of Glenn (Sandra Kirsch) and Walter (Marion Mullaney) of Garberville, California; son of the late Walter and Casmira (Zawadzki) Debski; brother of Robert Debski, Rose Krason, and the late Theresa Filip and Sr. M. Roberta Debski of the Felician Sisters; brother-in-law of Rose Barone (William) Hirt, Robert Barone of Punxsutawney, William (Carolyn Winslow) Barone and Francis Barone of California. Walter quit high school at age 17 to join the Navy and serve his country. He was stationed on the USS Vicksburg during World War II. His civilian working career spanned over 40 years at Allis-Chalmers in the North Side, and Volkswagen of America in New Stanton. He was elected for one term as Brentwood Borough Tax Collector and was a photographer for the South Hills Record. Walter's true love was music and as an accomplished violin and bass fiddle player, he performed throughout Pittsburgh in the 50s and 60s. He loved being the center of attention and had an incredible gift for telling jokes and making people laugh. His devotion to the catholic church was an inspiration to us all. When he could no longer attend church in person, he attended daily mass, rosary and novena via television. But most of all, Walter was an incredible husband and father, and was devoted to his wife throughout her extended illness. His love and support will be sorely missed by his sons and daughters-in-law. His advice to us was to love everyone and to go to church. Finally, the family wishes to thank Mary Ann, our nurse and friend, for 11 years of loving care and support. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA 15227, Sunday and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angels Church at 10:30 am. Please send condolences to: www.johnfslater.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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