Blazevich Family History & Genealogy

Peter Blazevich was born on October 24th, 1924 in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Josip "Joseph" Blazevich (1893 - 1968) and Olga Fabyanic (1904 - 1992). His father was born in Austria and his mother was born in Pennsylvania. Olga was also of Austrian heritage. Peter had one brother, George born in 1918, and two sisters, Ann, born in 1920, and Catherine, born in 1926. Peter Blazevich married Lillian O. Haskins, born in 1932, in June of 1952 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, and they had one son.

Michael Joseph Blazevich was born on November 1, 1920 in Blair Co. Pennsylvania to parents Martin J. Blazevich Sr. (1882-1945) and Meri C. Gerich (1888-1943). He had siblings Martin Jr (1905-1946), Bertha (1907-1961), Mary (1911-1988), Catherine (1915-1991), Anna (1918-1993), and Steve Blazevich (1924-1946). He grew up in Greenfield, Blair, Pennsylvania and later moved to Claysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA where at the age of 21, he registered for the draft on February 16, 1942. On January 1, 1943, Blazevich enlisted in the United States Army in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Private and entered the service under the branch "Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA,". Blazevich served in the Army from January 8, 1943, until his discharge on December 23, 1945. Michael was married to Matilda F Buchler (1921-2014) and the couple had two children together; a son and a daughter.

Samuel Blazevich of Monroeville, Allegheny County, PA was born on August 16, 1922, and died at age 61 years old in February 1984.

Joseph Blazevich of Wilmerding, Allegheny County, PA was born on April 15, 1924, and died at age 75 years old on February 9, 2000.

George J Blazevich of East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on December 27, 1918, and died at age 80 years old on May 4, 1999.

Mike Blazevich of Homestead, Allegheny County, PA was born on September 26, 1917, and died at age 92 years old on July 22, 2010.

Wally Blazevich of San Francisco, San Francisco County, California was born on February 14, 1911, and died at age 68 years old in April 1979.

Anthony J Blazevich of Des Moines, Polk County, IA was born on March 17, 1905, and died at age 90 years old on September 12, 1995.

Anthony Vincent Blazevich of Buffalo Grove, Lake County, IL was born on April 19, 1918, and died at age 83 years old on October 23, 2001. Anthony Blazevich was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section 10 Site 90 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood.

Matt Blazevich of Missoula, Missoula County, Montana was born on May 21, 1912. Matt Blazevich was married to Beulah Blazevich, and they were together until Matt's death in October 1987.

Beulah Blazevich of Missoula, Missoula County, MT was born on February 28, 1917, and died at age 85 years old on August 30, 2002.

Who is my Mom? Yvonne Marie. She was extremely special in so many ways. Her proudest accomplishment was giving birth to six wonderful children and raising them. She delighted in the every day tasks that needed to be done. She made sure we were fed each and every morning before sending us off to school, she would cook us hot meals 3 times a day. At night, she loved to bring out the bowls for icecream or make a big pan of popcorn for us to share while we were playing cards, a board game or watching a great movie on tv. She liked to organize and keep the house clean. I can still hear my mom telling me to dust the top shelves and move the wastebasket to get the crumbs in the corners. I can see her carrying an armload of knickknacks that had accumulated on the hutch. She would travel from room to room to try and find a place for everything, whether it was keys, money, combs or school papers. And the laundry! My mom was a pro, she could find all the lost socks and reunite them again. She knew how to get all those stains out, and she ironed countless dress shirts for my Dad. She also took time to laugh and play. She took us everywhere, to the park, the pool, the library, the movies. We rode our bikes together to the Dairy Queen. She was our biggest fan at our ballgames. She used to love to watch her kids steal base and hit inside the park homeruns. She used to love to watch our basketball games and say that’s my child out there. She was extremely proud of her children’s accomplishments. My mother instilled in me a love for musicals and dancing. I took up dancing because of my mom. She was an excellent dancer. Mom loved the silver screen. She and I loved to watch old movies that featured her favorite dancers like Gene Kelly, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. My mom and Dad had a special marriage. I don’t remember a bad word or argument between them ever. They were as much in love with each other as the day they got married, 46 years ago. They always put a premium on a Catholic education and made many sacrifices to make sure we received it. I don’t remember not having much money, in fact I always thought we were well off. We always had a meal and we always had clean clothes and a warm bed to sleep in at night. We were rich because we were surrounded by the love of our parents, and felt safe and secure by the love they always showed each other. They made sure we always took a family vacation each summer – whether it was to Worlds of Fun, the beaches in Florida or the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. My sisters can tell you some great stories about their trip to California. My mom made sure we had food for the road – apples, oranges, sandwiches. She thought of everything. If there was anything better than being married to the love of her life and raising children, it was having grandchildren. Mom couldn’t wait to have them, and the more the merrier. She was the greatest grandma, and loved to give her grandkids all kinds of treats. Her grandchildren knew that they could get as many cookies, ice cream and popcicles as they wanted from her. My mom knew how to stock a freezer. Most of all, she showered them with love, hugs and kisses. She proudly displayed their photos on the wall and her refrigerator. My mom had an unshakable belief and faith in God– she called on the angels and the saints to help her every day. She adored Jesus Christ. She prayed to the Virgin Mary in her times of sorrow. She had incredible courage. When she found out about her lung cancer, the doctor wanted to start her treatment right away. She had a previously scheduled vacation to Branson, Missouri with my Dad. She told the doctor that the treatment could wait until she got back from her trip with my Dad. She wasn’t going to put her life on hold for cancer. She continued to face each day with a positive attitude, and she fought so hard to stay with her family she loved so much. Her strength, resilience, optimism and faith in God is an inspiration to me and everyone who knew and loved her. Mom, I know you are watching over me, lending me your beautiful heart and soul. I can hear you whisper, I love you Laur. I love you too Mom, and I will be with you again someday.

Cecelia (Rebar) Blazevich was born on November 22, 1903 at Czechoslovakia, and died at age 93 years old on September 28, 1997 at Pennsylvania. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cecelia Rebar Blazevich.

Mary (Blazevich) Michaelene was born on August 14, 1927 at Charleroi, PA, and died at age 84 years old on July 28, 2012 at Reno, NV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Michaelene .

Robert S Blazevich was born on August 24, 1931, and died at age 59 years old on October 1, 1990. Robert Blazevich was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 28 Site 2179 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert S Blazevich.

Nicholas A Blazevich of Springfield, Greene County, MO was born on August 13, 1915, and died at age 79 years old on April 5, 1995. Nicholas Blazevich was buried at Springfield National Cemetery Section G Site 487 1702 East Seminole Street, in Springfield.

Phyllis Jean Blazevich of Springfield, Greene County, MO was born on September 29, 1930, and died at age 71 years old on May 22, 2002. Phyllis Blazevich was buried at Springfield National Cemetery Section G Site 487 1702 East Seminole Street, in Springfield.

Harold F Blazevich of Harris County, TX was born circa 1945. Harold Blazevich was married to Rachel A. (Hood) Blazevich on October 3, 1981 in Harris County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harold F. Blazevich.

Rachel A Blazevich of TX was born circa 1954. Rachel Blazevich was married to Harold F. Blazevich on October 3, 1981 in Harris County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel A. (Hood) Blazevich.

Lydia E Blazevich was born on September 27, 1915, and died at age 97 years old on March 31, 2013. Lydia Blazevich was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Section 10 Site 90 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lydia E Blazevich.