Peter J. "Pepper Pete" Janusek

Peter J. “Pepper Pete” Janusek, age 77, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in UPMC Shadyside. Born in McKeesport, PA on January 14, 1947, he was the son of the late Peter L. Janusek and late Alice (Kopasko) Janusek Monroe. He was a retired carpenter for UPMC Shadyside and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church. He was a tremendous golfer, with 3 holes in one to his credit, was a world renowned gardener, known for his pepper powder, and did metal crafting of miniature motorcycles, turtles and airplanes. He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger. Pete was an excellent basketball player and also played for the Duquesne Zemps. He proudly served his country in the Army, in Germany, during the Vietnam Era.

Pete is the beloved husband of Cheryl (Capalbo) Janusek for 54 years; father of Mark (Beth) Janusek of Bethel Park and Carol (fiancé Martin West) Hanlin of Duquesne; grandfather of Katrina Janusek, twins Megan and Brandon Janusek and Lucas Zelasko; brother of Diane Harlacher of West Mifflin and Patrick (Becky) Monroe of Pleasant Hills. He is also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, November 11, 2024 from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.

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