GETSIE CYRIL J. Age 88, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, of Swissvale. Cyril was born November 10, 1925, with help of a midwife, to George and Anna (Braszo), at the family's residence in North Braddock, PA. He was the youngest of eight children (four brothers and three sisters). Cyril was the husband of the late Mary Margaret (Dillon); father of Dan, Tom (Carolyn), and the late Anthony; grandfather of Katy, Scott, and Brian. He graduated from Scott High School, North Braddock, PA, Class of January 1943. Cy enlisted in the U.S. Army Aviation Cadet Program in November 1943. He was trained as a radio operator and called for active duty in January 1944, and honorably discharged in July 1946. Cyril graduated from Duquesne University with a B.S. degree in 1954 and from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master's degree in education in 1969. Member of the Word of God Parish, Swissvale. Friends received Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the THOMAS L. NIED FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7441 Washington St., Swissvale. Blessing Service at the funeral home Thursday, 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Word of God Parish, 7446 McClure Ave., Swissvale, PA 15218. www.niedfuneralhome.com Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
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