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Michael Kemak Obituary
Kemak, Michael
Gig Harbor, Washington: Michael Kemak, born October 10, 1918 in Marcellus, NY, passed away in Gig Harbor, WA on August 3, 2009. Until moving to Gig Harbor three years ago, Michael had been a lifelong resident of Seneca Falls, NY. He was an active lifetime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Seneca Falls and retired from the US Post Office after 30 years as a faithful mail carrier there.
Michael was a man of integrity and had the biggest heart to help everyone, including snow blowing every neighbor's driveway. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper.
Family members include his sons: Glenn (Dee) Kemak of Gig Harbor & Alan (Jackie) Kemak of Summerfield, FL; his daughters: Rebecca Kemak (Bob Cain) of Laveen, AZ & Kathleen (James) West of West Des Moines, IA; sisters: Ann Plis of CA and Helen Thomason of AZ; brother John Kemak of Waterloo, NY; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise in April 2003; brothers, Andrew and Joseph; and sister, Mary Curcio.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m., October 10, 2009 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Seneca Falls, NY. Remembrances may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 27 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Please leave online condolences at www.havenrest.com.
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Carol Harrnacker
August 11, 2009
Dear Becky,
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We sat behind Mike and Louise in church for so many years and looked forward to being with them every week. So much has changed since then. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy DeWaele
August 10, 2009
Alan and Jackie,
May your Dad be as close as your fondest memories of him.
Nancy (Marshall) Raza
August 10, 2009
Dear Becky,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. You were blessed to have him with you for so long. I'm sure you will treasure your times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia (Van Cleef) Blevins
August 7, 2009
My heart-felt condolences are with you at this difficult time. I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and Louise were wonderful people and my Mom, Esther Van Cleef, thought the world of them. God Bless you.
Joyce (DeSarro) Socci
August 6, 2009
Glen and family, my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
August 6, 2009
The Kemak family---I'm so very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was a good man.I will always remember the friendship Mom,Dad Louise and Mike had. God Bless you all.
Gayle (Olschewske)Carey
Nancy (Youngs) Mitchell
August 6, 2009
Dear Kemak family...my sincerest sympathies to you all for the lost of your dad/grandpa.
Dane Lopes
August 5, 2009
Grandpa was a great man and he will be missed.
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