Peter F Kaczmarczyk Jr.

Peter F. Kaczmarczyk, Jr., 79, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Kaczmarczyk was born on August 1, 1947, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Peter and Cecilia (Tokarski) Kaczmarczyk. He was a 1965 graduate of West Middlesex High School and honorably served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

A proud veteran, Pete looked forward to volunteering daily at the local VA Clinic in Hermitage and watching documentaries on the Vietnam War with his wife and daughter. You could always find a good conversation with Pete while talking about history and Vietnam; maybe not the experiences, but the subject he was always proud of his service.

Upon his honorable discharge, he began working as a diesel mechanic at various trucking companies. 

Pete always found time to take his family on multiple vacations to Disney World, or even a trip to a local motel to swim, leaving his family with memories that will last forever. Pete eventually retired from Estes Express Lines, West Middlesex, as a supervisor/ leadman in 2009.

He married his wife of 47 years, the former Marlene Dorchock, on November 19, 1977.

He is survived by two daughters, Antoinette Kaczmarczyk, and Amber Shulik (Rob); two grandsons, Luca and Owen; and a brother, Jerry Kaczmarczyk (Yvonne).

In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene on September 29, 2025.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, 1505 North Hermitage Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148.

In keeping with Pete’s wishes, there are no services.