December 31, 1922 - March 9, 2011
Age 88, of Patrick Place , Warsaw, dedicated World War II veteran, died March 9, 2011 at the Wyoming County Community Hospital in Warsaw.
He was born December 31, 1922 in Salamanca, NY, son of the late Frank and Stephanie Goodford Beresh. Mr. Beresh was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborn Division and was involved in several campaigns including Normandy, Northern France Brittany, Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes and Rhineland Central Germany. He was the recipient of two purple hearts, the Silver Star, Bronze Star, the Gold Medal from France, World War II Victory Medal among others.
He was a graduate of Niagara University in 1946 and he served as the Director of the Wyoming County Probation Department from 1968 to 1985. Mr. Beresh served as the Mayor of the Village of Warsaw from 1987 to 1989. John was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post in Warsaw, the Walter Klein American Legion Post, the Wyoming County Veterans Club and the Loyal Order of the Moose #560 in Warsaw. He was an avid golfer and fisherman.
Mr. Beresh was predeceased by his first wife, Maybelle who died in 2001 and his son, George Moffatt.
Surviving are his wife, Lillian; his son, Frank Moffatt of Sheldon; his grandchildren, Kathryn (Joseph) Barrett, Reagan (Robert) Weinhart, Colleen (Bill) Kaiser, Shawn (Angie) Moffatt; his great grandchildren, Jordan, Quintin and Evan Barrett, Aiden Kaiser, Dillon and Blake Moffatt; his sister, Mary Makarewicz of Buffalo. He was the brother of the late Helen Honan.
Friends may call Sunday 10 AM – 12 PM and 2 – 4 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a veterans service will be held immediately following calling hours at 4 PM to be followed by his funeral service. Private burial will be in Venus Cemetery, Venus, PA. Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post or the Walter Klein American Legion Post.
March 13, 2011 : Calling Hours for John H. “Jug” Beresh - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
March 13, 2011 : Calling Hours for John H. “Jug” Beresh - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
March 13, 2011 : Funeral Service for John H. “Jug” Beresh - 4:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
Mar 19.11 from June Green:
What a wonderful man and we were so lucky to have known him. Please know that you are in our prayers
Mar 15.11 from Doug Kelly:
I was saddened to hear about "Juggie". We had a long relationship over a lot of Ford cars over the years. It was always a joy to have him call or drive in. I'm sure there are a lot of those big old salmon fish that will come out of hiding now. As for the rest of us, we are going to miss him a lot. John gave me Maybelle's porch jockey years ago which I repaired and it greets callers to my back door. I think of him every time I look at it. Our sympathy to your family. Doug Kelly - Perry Center, NY
Mar 14.11 from John and Viki Barrett:
Frank, We were very sorry to hear your Dad passed away. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We were glad we got to see him at your 70th Birthday Party. He was quite a guy. Our sympathy to you all.
Mar 13.11 from katherine wysocki:
Jug was a kindred spirit! He would fish at the creek down the road from my house, stopping to share tales and trout. I received my first fishing pole from Jug. I will use it now with deep remembrance and appreciation.
Mar 12.11 from Dennis Spink:
I have known Jug since I was a teenager. He exemplified enthusiasm for life, and had an infectious laugh. He will be missed by many... My condolences to Kathy and her famiy, along with Lillian and her family.
Mar 12.11 from Shawn Moffatt:
Gramp was a giant of a man and will be sorely missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. We love you Gramp. Say hello to Gram and Dad for us.
Mar 11.11 from Meg & Mary Ellen:
Deepest sympathy Lil and family. So glad we were able to see Jug and you this summer.
Mar 11.11 from Jean Lowden Sullivan:
So sad to hear we have lost "Jug" I first met him at Wyo Co Bank and my husband Stew Lowden was an old friend of his. Always a great guy to wait on and talk to. My sympathy to his family at this sad time.