Francis "Butch" Michalak

Francis "Butch" Michalak obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Francis "Butch" Michalak

Francis Michalak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care - Robinson Township on Aug. 13, 2022.

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Francis "Butch" Michalak, age 80 of Robinson Township, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 20, 2020. He was born November 23, 1940 and is the son of the late Paul and Victoria (Lustic) Michalak. Beloved husband of 56 years to Suzanne (Emert); loving father of Lisa (Rafael) Polar, Tina (Paul) Aquilino and Fran Jr. (Julie) Michalak; grandfather of Andrew, Mark and Elena Polar, Abby, Tori, Julia, Luke and Tyler Aquilino, and Nicky Michalak; brother of William (Jean) Michalak and Robert (Sharon) Michalak; brother-in-law of Bill Emert; also, many nieces and nephews.
Butch proudly served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, December 28, 2020, at 11:30 am at Archangel Gabriel Parish, Holy Trinity Church, 5718 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136. Please meet at the church; masks are required. Or you may view the live-streamed funeral mass at https://pitt.zoom.us/j/93748166550
Due to COVID limitations visitation and burial are private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Butch's name be made to Little Sisters of the Poor (1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Pittsburgh Cremation & Funeral Care, Robinson Township, PA.

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