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Michael Michalak Obituary

Michael L. Michalak PORTSMOUTH - Michael Lester Michalak, 68, of the 100 block of Yorkshire Road, passed away Jan. 23, 2009. He was born Jan. 7, 1941, in Dunkirk, N.Y., to the late Michael and Barbara Michalak. Michael was a Navy veteran and a retired civil service worker who was a member of Moose Lodge No. 39 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4809. A funeral, with military honors, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel by Dr. Dwight Buchholz. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling these arrangements. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 25, 2009.

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Lil Countess

January 26, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I saw him at the New Year's Dance and spoke with him briefly, but he seemed so upbeat I was not aware of the severity of his illness. He will be missed by all at PWP and I would like to extend my sincere sympath to his family. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time.

Vera Vander Haeghe

January 25, 2009

Mike was a special dance friend
to many ladies. We will miss him
very much. He was a special
person and we extend our sympathy
to the family.

David & Lee Childers

January 25, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to Mike's family and loved ones. Mike was married to our sister-in-law, Ethel, who died in 2006, and we loved him very much. We've kept in touch with him since that time and received a Christmas Card from him in 2008. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you all. David & Lee Childers

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