Michael P. Wattay

1942 - 2019

Michael P. Wattay obituary, 1942-2019, Irwin, PA

BORN

1942

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Michael Wattay Obituary

Michael P. Wattay, 76, of Irwin, Hempfield Township, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at William Penn Care Center, Jeannette. He was born July 11, 1942, in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Mary (Jakub) Wattay. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as an auto technician for Kenny Ross Chevy. He was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon. He was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served in the Marine Corps. Michael loved to read and enjoyed gardening. Surviving is his wife of 37 years, Irene (Howell) Wattay.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at OTT FUNERAL HOME INC., 805 Pennsylvania Ave., Irwin. Parting prayers will be held at 9:20 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial celebrated in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.
The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), 100 Billott Ave., North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Mike's family would like to extend their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at William Penn Care Center for the care they gave him. To send online condolences, please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com.

Published by Tribune Review from Feb. 6 to Feb. 14, 2019.
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Mike I have missed your smiles since you went to the care center. I have had you in my prayers daily I will miss you friend. Rest peacefully. Your friend and mail carrier. Marisue Morgan.

Marisue Morgan

February 9, 2019

mrs. wattay i am so sorry for your loss. i worked beside mike for many years and told me many stories over the years, war time, his younger days in greenfield/hazelwood etc. he was funny and witty. i was glad to have known mike and may he be at peace now.

richard hunter

February 7, 2019

GOD BLESS YOU GURU YOU WHERE A GREAT FRIEND AND BUDDY.I HOPE YOU FIND PEACE.YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONE AND ONLY USED CAR GURU.SAY HELLO TO MY BROTHER TOMMY ANOTHER PROUD MARINE.SEMPER FE
YOUR FRIEND
RON VANETTA AND FAMILY
REST IN PEACE

RON AND MICHELE,BRIAN,MICHAEL VANETTA

February 6, 2019

Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service.

February 6, 2019

Irene,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you & family. Mike was a great guy who Ron enjoyed working with all those years. He always made us laugh. He's in a better place and at peace.
Love
Ron & Michele Vanetta

February 6, 2019

Semper Fi Marine prayers to your family. from the Marines of the Three Rivers Leatherneck Detachment #310 God Bless.

February 6, 2019

Joseph Howell

February 6, 2019

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Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642

Feb

9

Prayer Service

9:30 a.m.

Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642

Feb

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Church

North Huntingdon, PA

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Ott Funeral Home, Inc.

805 Pennsylvania Ave, Irwin, PA 15642

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