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Obituary for Robert Earl Alasky

Robert Earl Alasky, 95, of Clarksburg, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Hospital. He was born in Farmington, WV on March 28, 1921, a son of the late Pete, Sr. and Julia (Capet) Alasky of Farmington, WV.
He is survived by his loving wife Joann Aaberg Alasky of 69 years, whom he met at a USO dance in Nebraska while proudly serving in the 8th Air Force, (The 303rd Bombardment Group(H) “Hell’s Angels” 427 Bomb SQ) as a Master Sargent stationed in England. He was a Tail Gunner in the infamous B-17 Bomber with 17 missions completed over Germany. Bob and Joann were later married in May of 1947.
He was preceded in death by his brother Philip Edward, his brother Harry and his wife Lou, and his sister Louise Alasky Shappek and her husband Julius. His surviving brother is Pete Alasky Jr. and his wife Violet (Sherry) Alasky of Farmington, WV.
His is survived by his two daughters Carol Jean Alasky Wyant, The Villages, FL and Julianne Alasky Christafore, Montclair, VA. In addition to his wife and daughters he leaves behind a grandson Major Robert Manuel Christafore (Marine Corp), his wife Heather and their children Michael and Madeline of Monterey CA; Kristen Marie (Christafore) Haken, her husband Michael and their twins Finlay and Emerson (born 9/10/16) of Potomac Shores, VA; Cassidy Jean (Christafore) Rodriguez, her husband Cesar and their child Peyton of Lake Ridge, VA
After World War II he worked as a coal miner, mechanic, and later owned his own business, Alasky’s Exxon and Trailer Sales previously located on Old Route 50 West of Clarksburg, WV. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, the VFW, Elks, American Legion, Eagles, and the Moose. After his retirement he enjoyed fishing in the Florida Keys, camping at Tygart Lake, gardening, tinkering on home projects and traveling to visit his daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, WV on Saturday, September 17th from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, September 18th from 1-6 p.m. Monday, September 19th services will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1766 Milford Street, Clarksburg, WV. A brief viewing from 10-11a.m. precedes the 11 a.m. service with Pastor Linda Muhly presiding. Interment will follow at the WV National Cemetery, Pruntytown, WV where Military Funeral Honors will be accorded by the Harrison County Honor Guard.
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