WALLISCH FREDERICK MICHAEL 95, of Baldwin Boro, joined his wife, Patricia Young Wallisch, in Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013, just eight months after her passing in March. Fred passed away at Mercy Hospital with his family by his side. 65 years ago, he had met his wife at Mercy Hospital. She was a young nurse caring for his mother. He brought in a Whitman's Candy Sampler as a thank you and that was where it all began. They were happily married for 63 years. Their love produced six children, Anne (Bill) Brucker, Mike (Patty) Wallisch, Mary (Marin) Mandradjieff, Joan Wallisch (Gary Seidel), Ruth Wallisch, and Kent (Shawn) Wallisch; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Fred was the son of the late Albert and Margaret (Lenz) Wallisch and brother of the late Bill Wallisch, Mary Luccy and Laverne Feeney. After graduating from Brentwood High School, he earned his B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh in industrial engineering, then proceeded to work at the Homestead Steel Works. He entered the Navy in 1944 and during his tour of duty he was promoted to Lieutenant (jg). He was qualified as Division Officer, Ass't. First Lieutenant and Watch Officer. On March 31, 1945, the USS Hanover was commissioned and was his home until it was decommissioned on May 11, 1946. During his service, he received the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon. Following his discharge in 1946, he became a member of the U.S. Navy Reserve. He maintained friendships with his shipmates to the end. Fred then decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become an insurance broker. He maintained the Wallisch Insurance Agency until he retired at age 86. A committed family man, Fred was actively involved in his children's lives and activities. He was present at every swimming practice and competition, his children could always hear him cheering them on. An avid tennis player until age 77, he enjoyed many good times with his tennis crowd. He was supportive and especially proud of his grandchildren as they became physicians, artists, dancers, actors, professional skiers, and entrepreneurs: William (Stacy), April and Brenna Brucker, Tom and Amy Wallisch, Pete and Mara Mandradjieff, Lindy (Matt) Fabyanic, Colton, Logan and Vivian Wallisch. He thoroughly enjoyed his three great- grandchildren, Mason, Parker and Hudson Fabyanic. We lost our hero this day; the greatest man in our world. We are thankful for everything you taught us about life, love and family. You will never be forgotten! Love you Dad! Please join us to celebrate his life at a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Parish on December 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., 5200 Greenridge Dr., Whitehall, PA. Memorial Masses and prayers requested in lieu of flowers. Arrangements entrusted to the CIESLAK & TATKO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2935 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227, (412) 881-2300. To sign the online guestbook, please visit: www.cieslaktatko.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb