Walter Andrew "Wally" Hudak, age 66, of Butler, passed away Tuesday evening at his residence.

Born in Butler on September 17, 1953, he was a son of the late Bernard S. Hudak, Sr. and Jean Kieszkowski Hudak.

He was a member of Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church.

Walt was employed as an equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Before that, he worked at Pullman Standard until the plant closed in 1982.

He was a lifetime member of the Unionville Volunteer Fire Department.  He was an EMT/Firefighter for 40 years and he spent countless hours serving the fire department.  He also was a member of the Moose, Butler; the R.C. Men's Club, Herman; the Butler County Law Enforcement Association; and numerous fire companies.

His many hobbies included gardening and watching NASCAR.  He was able to fix anything, and he loved spending time in his garage with his tools.  Wally also enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Collins Hudak, whom he married July 15, 1978; two children, Lee Ann Sherman and her husband, Trevor, of Connoquenessing, and Matthew A. Hudak and his companion, Rachel M. Barlow, of Butler; two grandchildren, Lily and Charlotte Sherman, of Connoquenessing; two sisters, Julie Ekas of Deer Park, TX, and Elaine Wogan and her husband, John, of Butler; three sisters-in-law, Gail Scott,  Mary Lou Beilstein, and Lois Eakin, all of Herman; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Walt also is survived by his furry friend, Cocoa.

The Hudak family will receive friends on Saturday, February 29, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 North Main Street, Butler.

A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m., with Reverend Nick Argentieri officiating.

The family requests memorial donations to Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1660 North Main Street, Butler, PA  16001.