Jerry Andrew Pastva

October 7, 1945 - April 18, 2017

After a 10 year courageous battle with cancer, Jerry Pastva passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 with his loving wife and close friends by his side. He was born on October 7, 1945, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Andy and Margaret (Dyatt) Pastva. Jerry lived his adult life in Niles, Ohio, retiring to Largo, Florida. For over 45 years, Jerry was a union painter. He married his wife Jane in October, 1989, They were soulmates and enjoyed 29 happy years together. Jerry enjoyed classic cars, woodworking, fishing and the beach. He took pleasure in the simple things in life. The true loves of his life were his fur babies, Bentley and Sophie. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jane; Sons: Andrew (Patsy) Pastva of Warren, OH; Lawrence Rihel of Milan, MI; Daughters: Renee (Bill) Miller of Niles, OH; Brenda (Chuck) Wright; Brother: Rick (Deb) Pastva of Warren, OH; Sister: Andrea Beaty of North Carolina;half-sisters, Shelly, Kelly and Tracy… Sister-in-law: Kim Pastva of Largo, FL; Grandchildren: Billy, Aaron, Charlie, Abby, and Elly. Per Jerry's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a private celebration of his life at a later date in Largo, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to your local SPCA. As Jerry would always say, "It's another day in paradise!"