Walter Makichen

Walter Makichen

Walter Makichen Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Oct. 1, 2008.
MAKICHEN
WALTER, on Sept. 29, 2008, age 86. Beloved husband of Frances (nee DiBella). Loving father of Walter (Mary Frances), Frances Muller (Jeffrey) and Tina Schwartz (Martin). Dear grandfather of Krystiana, Alex and Joseph. Walter served in the USCG during WWII and a retired Surveyor in The Phila Streets Dept. Relatives and friends are invited to call Fri. 10:30-11:30 A.M., Maternity BVM Church, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave. Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to The American Heart Association, Memorial Fulfillment Center, 5455 N. High St, Columbus OH 43214.
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