Andrew Kaschalk

Andrew Kaschalk was 88 years old when he went to be with our Lord on May 23, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Andy was a 1946 graduate of Cathedral Latin High School and graduated from John Carroll University in 1952. He is a naval veteran who served in the Squadron of PB4Y2's as a radar/radio operator in an air crew in the South Pacific and was stationed in Cuba at Guantanamo Bay. Upon leaving the military, Andy pursued a very successful career in the insurance industry. He worked as a Deputy Fire Marshall, managing National Fire Insurance Company and before retirement in 1996, was the President of James and Manchester Insurance Company, one of the oldest, most prestigious insurance companies in Cleveland. Andrew, son of Julia Kreschak and Andrew Joseph Kaschalk is survived by his childhood sweetheart of 63 years Marcia Anne Mercurio Kaschalk, children Susan Nicholas Paradise, Andrew Joseph Jody, Marilyn, Matthew deceased and David Charles Siobhan. He leaves behind in his legacy 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Andy also leaves behind his siblings Edward Mary deceased, Elizabeth deceased O'Neill, Patricia Robert Lane, Monica Richard deceased Simmons, and Daniel Alicia. He was an uncle, cousin and friend to a very large extended family who will miss him for his love, wisdom and humor. Andrew truly loved his faith and had been an active member of St. Mary Magdalene Parish for 59 years, serving as a Cantor, Lector and one of the first Eucharistic Ministers from 1974. He served on The Catholic Charities Board of Trustees and in 1976 was appointed by Bishop Hickey to the Lake County Catholic Service Bureau serving three 4 year terms. Andrew was instrumental in starting the Eucharistic Home Visitation Ministry at his parish. Andrew was a Charter Member of the Immaculata Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was the last living charter member and served as Grand Knight of his Council #3767. He enjoyed travelling with his wife, Marcia, to the Canary Islands where he fought in the Bullfights and scuba diving in Tahiti off the Island of Marguerite. He traveled to Hawaii and enjoyed the islands. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday May 28th at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 32114 Vine St., Willowick at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. Please gather with the family on Friday, May 27th for calling hours 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m at Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake

Andrew Kaschalk

November 2, 1927 - May 23, 2016

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