Michael Dewey "Mike" Miros

Michael "Mike" Dewey Miros, 83, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, with his wife of 62 years by his side.
Mike was born to Lucille Pack McManis and Charles Michael Miros on September 15, 1939 in Huntington, West Virginia. He spent his childhood moving around the United States and Europe with his stepfather's job in the U.S. Air Force, but always thought of Louisa, KY as 'home'. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BS in Psychology in 1963. He worked for many years as a manufacturer's rep and eventually opened his own business, Precision Machine, in 1995.
Mike was an avid sailor and spent decades sailing on Lake Hartwell as a member of Western Carolina Sailing Club, where he served as Commodore in 1987. He loved being on the water, captaining his boats, and teaching others how to sail and crew, including his children.
Mike was also a dedicated member of Knights of Columbus Council 1668 for 48 years. He served as Grand Knight from 1977 to 1978 and was a 4th Degree Sir Knight of Assembly 1073. He started the Christmas Food Basket program in 1972, a program that has continued successfully for the last 50 years, and was awarded the International Community Service Award for 1991-1992 by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council.
Mike was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville for nearly 60 years, where he volunteered as a eucharistic minister.
Mike loved playing golf, restoring his 1958 Pontiac Chieftain, and reading. Above all, he loved to spend time with his family, who gathered together often. He was a loyal friend and generous to a fault, whether it was treating his grandchildren, buying a meal for someone in need, or lending a helping hand to a friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucille McManis and Charles Michael Miros, his stepfather Charles McManis, and his grandson Porter Joseph Miros.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine "Sandy" Sandri Miros of 62 years; his children, Michael J. Miros (Valerie), Elizabeth M. Sawicki (Don), and Christopher S. Miros (Karen); his brother, Charles Patrick McManis (Jerri); his grandchildren, Selvy Sieber (Blake), Charles Miros (Hannah), Allie Miros (Ed Williams), Reed Sawicki, William Miros, and MacKillop Miros; and his great-grandchildren, Luci Banks Sieber and Blakely Sieber.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 9, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, followed by committal prayers and the inurnment in the church columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Michael D. Miros Scholarship Fund, St. Joseph's Catholic School, 100 St. Joseph's Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 or KofC Council 1668 Christmas Food Basket Fund, 514 Kenilworth Drive, Greenville, SC 29615.
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