MICHAEL HRYNENKO

HRYNENKO, MICHAELMichael Hrynenko, age 50, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at his home in Palisades from respiratory failure on November 17. He was diagnosed in February 2004 with Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as ALS, a devastating neuromuscular disease that paralyzed his entire body. By mid-July 2004, he lost the ability to walk and lost movement in his arms and hands. For the past two months an oxygen tank facilitated his breathing. A wake service took place on Friday night in the Lower East Side, the area in which Michael's buildings and former restaurants, including the popular Ukrainian coffeehouse "Kiev", were located. He was also the previous owner of the Mountain House in Sparkill, when it served Eastern European food. The burial took place on Saturday at Rockland Cemetery. Michael is survived by his wife Maria, son Mischou, and daughters Crystal, Sherry, and Natasha. The entire Hrynenko Family thanks the members of the community for their condolences at this painful time. For those who would like to express their sympathy and support, the family is asking for donations for ALS research. Checks made payable to the ALS Association or MDA Association can be sent to : PO Box 50, Palisades, NY 10964. Once again, we are truly grateful for the community's support at this time and those who continue to keep us in their thoughts and prayers.