McKINNY - Janel Marie Mical Passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013, at the age of 57. She died in her home in North Tonawanda after an almost three and a half year battle with breast cancer. Janel is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gerald "Jerry", her sons Peter (Brigitte) and Mark (Jodie), her granddaughter Sophie, her sister Melanie Mical (Harold), and her brother Kevin (Laura). She was born in North Tonawanda on November 11, 1955, to the late John Mical and Dolores Zaidel Mical. She graduated from North Tonawanda High School, Class of 1973. She earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Buffalo State. She retired after 30 years from Orleans Niagara BOCES in the special education program. She was a member of St. Jude's Roman Catholic Church, North Tonawanda. She enjoyed spending time with her special close friends, attending craft shows, annual wine weekends, and their cross country skiing weekends. She loved the Adirondacks, especially Lake Placid, and their annual family summer trips to Silver Lake. She enjoyed some wonderful vacations to California, Florida, the Bahamas, Alaska, Vancouver, and the Canadian Rockies. More recently, she enjoyed her monthly trips to New Jersey or Connecticut, to visit her sons and her granddaughter, Sophie. Nana loved to spoil her first grandchild. They were able to have last wonderful family vacation in July on the Jersey Shore. Friends may call at the FRETTHOLD FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1241 Oliver Street at Ward Rd. in North Tonawanda on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday at 9:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude the Apostle, 800 Niagara Falls Blvd. on Friday at 10 A.M., entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Ascension Mausoleum. Flowers gratefully declined, Memorials may be made to the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Guest register available at frettholdfuneralhome.com.
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Missing you.
Helice
January 23, 2023
Hope you're resting in peace and looking down on your children and grandchildren. Hope you can see Sophie and
Josh, Mark and Jodie's second child.
Helice Koplin
Family
January 23, 2022
Missing you and hope you're resting in peace.
Helice Koplin
January 23, 2021
Jerry,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family.
Frank Barciniak
February 7, 2013
Jerry, I am very sorry to hear about your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Kester
January 31, 2013
Jerry,
My deepest sympathies.
Just know you are not alone.
P.I.T. family is there to help you as well.
I'm the first in line to help you,
If you just want to talk or need someone who's "been there" recently.
Rich Hull
January 31, 2013
Janel and I worked together during the early years of the SASH program. At that time we were also both young mothers too. Our lives were very full and busy. We loved our families and our work. She was very caring toward others and a great teacher!
Rest in Peace Janel.
Sherry Strong
January 31, 2013
Dear Jerry, Peter and Mark - So very sorry to hear about Janel - we had fun all those years ago with the craft show. She was a special person, and will not be forgotten. Our condolences to you all
Sincerely, Kathi and Al Koban
Kathleen Koban
January 30, 2013
Dear Jerry, Peter, Mark and family: It was a pleasure to talk with Janel about you, her family and friends lit her life with happiness, which was especially evident when she talked about Sophie! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you peace and joyful memories to sustain you in your sorrow.
Cheryl
January 30, 2013
Jerry, very sorry for your loss. May the love and support of family and friends provide you comfort during this difficult time.
Saundra Loffredo
January 30, 2013
Dear Jerry, Peter, Mark & Family,
Janel was a kind and loving person.
I am grateful I had a chance to come to know Janel when I was at NTC.
May she rest in peace.
Keeping you all in prayer.
Sister Lorianne Tylczynski, CSSF
January 30, 2013
Jerry, my deepest sympathies goes out to you and your family. Janel is a very special person and you are a very special husband. She will be missed by all who knew her. God bless you both. You are in our prayers.
Terry and Tammy McCue
Terry & Tammy Mccue
January 29, 2013
Jerry,
You & your family are in my family's prayers. May His peace ease your sorrow.
Don & Linda Wach
January 29, 2013
Dear Jerry and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Janels death. Our sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Jeff and Betsy Phillips
January 29, 2013
Dear Jerry and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Janel. Our prayers, love, and sympathy go to all of you for your loss.
Jackie & Dave Jones
January 29, 2013
Jerry and family,
Janel was a wonderful teacher and great colleague. She will be dearly missed.
Ed Justyk
January 29, 2013
Jerry, our hearts go out to you and your family. Janel and her mother were our good friends and they will be deeply missed. Please accept our sympathies.
Mike & Sue Smith
January 29, 2013
Jerry, Peter and Mark and family:
Celebrate her Life!! My prayers are with you all for continued strength.
Gary A. Wisniewski (Mr. "W")
January 29, 2013
I'll miss our little chats from neighbor to neighbor. A wave and a smile from across the street always made my day brighter. Be at peace Janel.
January 29, 2013
Dear Mark, Pete and Jerry,
I'm deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. May you always treasure the happy memories of her in your hearts. I'm glad to have known your mother and wife.
Grace and Peace.
Chaplain Joe Blatz
January 29, 2013
Rest in peace Janel,you will be missed.Prayers for you and all your family
Yvonne Fulchiron
January 29, 2013
Jerry
I am sorry to hear of your loss and offer condolances from our family to yours. Our thoughts are with you.
dennis brinkworth
January 29, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 29, 2013
My condolences go out to the entire McKinny Family. I was lucky enough to know Janel as the mother of my daughter Jodie's husband Mark. She was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed by everyone whom knew her.
Helice Koplin
January 29, 2013
One very special lady and terrific teacher.
Gail Carlson
January 29, 2013
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