Carl J. Stasyszyn, 79, of Carlisle, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on Feb. 2, 1935, in Larksville, a son of the late Michael J. and Helen (Stachnik) Stasyszyn.

He was a 1953 graduate of the former St. Vincent Catholic High School in Plymouth and served several years in the United States Army Reserves. Carl was a devout member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Carlisle, where he enjoyed the Tuesday Prayer Group. From 1968 to 1974, Carl was the Food Service Director at Dickinson College in Carlisle, where he took great pride in serving the Washington Redskins their training meals. From 1974 to 2006, he owned and operated the former Locker Room Sports Café in Carlisle. Since 2008, Carl has been employed at the Carlisle Wal-Mart in the deli. He was an avid Redskin and Boston Celtic fan. Carl's greatest love was his children and grandchildren and attending all their activities and sporting events.

He is survived by his longtime companion; Betty Jumper, one daughter, Rosanne Cramer of Mechanicsburg, two sons; Carl M. (Theresa) Stasyszyn and Joseph A. (Denise) Stasyszyn, both of Carlisle, five grandchildren; Angelina, Gabriel, Marguerite, Jordan and Kelsey Stasyszyn. He was predeceased by one brother, Chester Stasyszyn and one son-in-law, Thomas L. Cramer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church, 85 Marsh Dr., Carlisle, with Rev. William C. Forrey officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, North Middleton Twp. A viewing will be held at Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover Str., Carlisle on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, from 6 - 8:00 p.m. and where a Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, 152 E. Pomfret Str., Carlisle, PA 17013.