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1946
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2015
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Joseph Misanik Obituary
He was born June 7, 1946, in Monongahela, a son of Joseph and Helen Paulick Misanik.
Following his graduation from Monongahela High School, Mr. Misanik enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in North Dakota.
After returning home from the military, he opened Misanik's Auto Body in New Eagle, where he was still working at the time of his death.
Mr. Misanik was a member of Harley Owners Group Chapter 1928, Washington, and loved riding his motorcycle.
He attended St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Elrama.
Surviving are his wife, Jeanie Dowalo Misanik, whom he married September 19, 1970; a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Rick Sichi of Peters Township; a son, Joseph G. Misanik of New Eagle; two grandchildren, Sabastian Buchak and Sasha Skrubot; his twin brother, James and wife Linda Misanik of New Eagle; and three sisters, Joyce Misanik (Rick Allen), Joanne Misanik and Janet (James) Bath, all of New Eagle.
Deceased are two daughters, Christine Misanik, who died October 23, 2013, and Holly Buchak, who died July 5, 2014.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Marshall Marra Funeral Home, 216 Chess Street, Monongahela, 724-258-6767, marshallmarrafuneralhome.com, where funeral prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, December 3. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Elrama, with Fr. Robert J. Boyle as celebrant. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Carroll Township.
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Paul n Randy McKula
December 6, 2015
I've come to know Joe Thru my father Paul , we've spent time at each others shop working on his famous buicks and such , a genuine ,kind ,hard working man . Who liked playing hard too . His best bud Larry knew him best snowmobiling , riding bikes . I'm ever so thankful to be his friend , a well respected man in this tough business . We're all going to miss you Joe , safe riding in heaven !
Lonnie Kay Dahm Trader
December 3, 2015
It is so sad to lose a classmate and know that he will be missed by many. May Joe rest in peace and may your happy memories of him help you through this time of mourning.
Tom Sollosi
December 3, 2015
We always admired Joe for being a mechanical genius from his youth. If an object had wheels Joe found a way to make it operable. I will miss seeing and sharing with him at the 5oth. May his loved ones experience the comfort of our Great Shepherd during this difficult time.
Tom Sollosi
Savannah, Ga
Bob Dickie
December 2, 2015
Living only a few blocks away Joe and his family were part of my daily life , be it in school or just walking by his house. He is now forever young and may peace be with him and his family.
Jim Parkinson
December 2, 2015
Prayers and thoughts being lifted up to all the family! So sorry for your loss, I know Joe will be missed by many!
Judy Donina-Wolfe
December 1, 2015
It's so sad when we lose a classmate. R.I.P., Joe. God bless you and your family.
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