Daniel W. “Fireball” Kakascik, 89, of Wheeling, WV, formerly of Mingo Junction, OH passed away Thursday, November 2, 2012 at his home. He was born July 2, 1923 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Albert and Mary Kondas Kakascik. Daniel retired from Weirton Steel as a supervisor inspector of the Strip Steel Department and was a member of the Weirton Steel 25 year club. Preceding Daniel in death are two brothers Albert and Ambrose Kakascik. Surviving are his wife Sophia Karas Kakascik; two sons Daniel (Linda) Kakascik and David Kakascik both of Wheeling, WV and a brother Burt (Chris) Kakascik of Reynoldsburg, OH. Private services were held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Hoff – Shorac Funeral Home, Mingo Junction. Memorial contributions may be directed to Serbian American Cultural Center, 1000 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062 or a charity of donor’s choice.
09/03/2024
Bonnie Booth
Dear Dan & Linda, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. PLease know I am praying for your family. Take care. Always, Bonnie / Amsterdam
09/03/2024
Lorraine Ziza
Sophie, Bebo, and David - I was saddened to hear about Daniel. Please accept my sincerest condolences. My thoughts are with you.
09/03/2024
Don & Denise Kakascik
So sorry to see of uncle Daniels passing in newspaper. Have been trying to get in touch with you for some time. Please get in touch with us. How is aunt Sophie?
09/03/2024
Terry Karas
Tata Sophie, Bebbo, Cookie and families, So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God bring you comfort in your many wonderful memories and the love you all shared. With sympathy and much love, Terry Karas and son Anthony Lombardi
09/03/2024
Chuck Stewart
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dan. If you have ever visited the Kakascik home, no matter what mood you were in, you left with a smile on your face. Dan always made sure of that with his humor. Great man.
09/03/2024
Janie Cummings
You have my deepest sympathy. Never got to meet him, but if he was anything like you david he was a wonderful guy. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Ron Mitchell
My genuine sympathies to your family for the passing of Dan. We will always miss him. He was the funniest man I knew and is probably joking about this somehow.
09/03/2024
Ted and Janet Zatezalo
You all have our deepest sympathy at the passing of Daniel. Will miss his fun nature and good sense of humor.
09/03/2024
DON KERN
SADDENED TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF A FORMER CO-WORKER AND A GREAT PERSON.. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM... DON KERN BUSHNELL, FL
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