Gregory Anthony Berish

Born on November 16,1946 in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. She was the second oldest child to Andrew Michael Berish and Catherine Marie Bishop.

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Description

He was of average build and stature (5 foot 8 inch). He had brown hair and brown eyes. He wore eyeglasses.

Early Years

• Childhood - During his early childhood, at age 5, he burned his leg while playing in the backyard. He was dressed in a cowboy outfit with chaps. He got too close to a neighbors burning trash, there was a small burst of flames and the fringe on the chaps caught fire. He was burnt from his toes to his groin. He was in the hospital for months (It was not known if he would survive) and underwent numerous skin grafts
• Siblings
  • Gloria Joyce Berish
  • Andrea Kathryn Berish

Education

Completed ninth grade at Farrell High School in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Religion

Gregory was baptized into the Catholic faith.

Military Service Years

Seaman Apprentice Gregory Anthony Berish served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He entered the service on May 29, 1969 and was discharged on May 17, 1971.

Military Service(s): U.S. Navy

Family Years

Married Deborah Kay Magergee. The couple had two children: one boy - Drew Anthony and one girl - Faith Ellen. The couple later divorced.

The couple would eventually have two children:

• Faith Ellen Berish
• Drew Anthony Berish

Residences

Lived at 222 N Oakland Ave in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

Working Years

Employed as a crane man at Trinity Industries in Greenville, Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Personal Life

He liked to hunt and fish.

Death

Gregory died from bone cancer on June 14, 1993 at Shenango Valley Medical Center in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.

He was buried in June of 1993 at St. Ann's Cemetery in Farrell, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.