PIZIAK, WALTER F.

Walter F. Piziak, 88, of Plymouth Meeting, PA died Friday, June 20, 2008 at Mercy Suburban Hospital.

Born in Bridgeport on October 28, 1919, he was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Piziak.

He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Nicola) Piziak.

Mr. Piziak attended local schools and entered the Civilian Conservation Corps at age of 16 during the Depression.

He later entered the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the South Pacific Theater during WWII as a member of the Third Raider Battalion.

After the war, Mr. Piziak returned home and worked at Alanwood Steel Plant in Conshohocken until his retirement, and was also an avid hunter.

He is survived by a son, Tony Piziak of Plymouth meeting and a daughter, Belinda (Richard) Salzman of Voorhees, N.J.

Also, a brother, Thomas of Georgia and a sister, Mary, of Royersford.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by three brothers, Stanley, Michael and John and two sisters, Catherine and Annie.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 10am to 11:30am followed by a funeral prayer service at 11:30 at the Caramenico FH, Inc., Main & Walnut Sts., Norristown, PA.

Entombment will be private. St. Patrick’s Cemetery Mausoleum, E. Norriton, Twp., Pa. Funeral Arrangements by: Caramenico Funeral Home, Inc., Main & Walnut Streets, Norristown, PA.