John C. "Blackie" Maslayak

John C. “Blackie” Maslayak passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his residence in Bridgeport, PA. He was 74. Born in Norristown, PA on April 5, 1952, he was a son of the late Michael and Catherine F. (Moshtuk) Maslayak. Blackie was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, PA and was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport. He graduated from Upper Merion High School and worked as a waste water operator for the Bridgeport Boro for over 20 years. You could find him either hanging out at Franzone’s or the Rib House or just enjoying a good conversation in town with a local. He loved the people of Bridgeport. Blackie was an Alabama Booser, a member of the Teamster Local Union 384, and enjoyed playing golf.

Surviving is his family including his siblings: Mary Irene Maslayak, Dr. Michael J. Maslayak and his wife, Janet, and William P. Maslayak; 2 uncles, John “Jack” Inigosi and Bill Gardner; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Blackie’s viewing will be at Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 519 Union Ave., Bridgeport, PA 19405 on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 9:00am to 10:20am, with his Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:30am. Interment will be in Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Cemetery, King of Prussia, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 519 Union Ave., Bridgeport, PA 19405

Arrangements are by The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Bridgeport, PA

Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh.com