Edward A. Stassin

RICHMOND, Ind. - Edward A. Stassin, age 94, of Richmond, died Friday, March 7, 2014, at Reid Hospital. Born April 15, 1919, in Arnold, Pennsylvania, to Constance and Marja Stashinsky, Edward lived in Richmond since 1947. He was a graduate of New Kensington High School in Pennsylvania and attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. Edward was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corp as a navigator. He retired in 1982 from ALCOA, where he was a chief engineer for many years and served as plant manager prior to his retirement. Edward started in New Kensington at the Aluminum Seal Company, which became ALCOA. He was one of the original nine set-up managers who opened the ALCOA plant in Richmond. Edward held five patents. Edward was a longtime active member of First Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the NRA and lifetime member of the Richmond Elks Lodge #649. Edward was a longtime supporter of Boys Scouts. He was the original president and board member of Interfaith Housing. Edward enjoyed golf, traveling, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer (Richard) Stassin Link of Indianapolis; son, Paul (Pamela Bratton) Stassin of Richmond; grandchildren, SSgt Marja Anna Link (USMC Ret.) of South Carolina and SGT Lawton R.E. Link (USMC) stationed in Quantico, Virginia; great-grandson, Kooper Link of Indianapolis; sister, Bertha Stashinsky of Richmond; nieces; nephews; cousins in Pennsylvania; and family in Lithuania. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Jennie P. Ciukowski Stassin and great-granddaughter, Emma Abigail Link. Visitation for Edward A. Stassin will be from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Doan & Mills with Rev. John Hollis officiating. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014, at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 100 North 10th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.

Edward A. Stassin

April 15, 1919 - March 7, 2014