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Michael Oravec Obituary
Mike was born in Akron, Ohio to Louis and Mary (Kuzolovski) Oravec who had immigrated to this country from their native Czechoslovakia in the early 1900's. Mike was a man who believed God and family were the top priorities in life and he lived accordingly. He has been a member of St. Francis de Sales Parish in the Portage Lakes since 1956 where he attended daily Mass and served Mass until his health no longer allowed.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3410. He was a 4th Degree Knight of the Monsignor O'Keefe Assembly. Mike was a veteran of World War II, having seen action in the U.S. Navy aboard a destroyer in the South Pacific, where he earned a Purple Heart. He retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. after 40 years of service. Mike enjoyed people and parties, especially family gatherings. He and Mary enjoyed vacations at the beach for many years with close friends and family.
Mike was a great guy, a wonderful husband and a loving dad, grandpa, and great-grandfather. He loved working in the yard, tending his garden, chasing the groundhog, and feeding his birds. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary. They were married August 31, 1946 and renewed their vows in the 65th year of marriage on April 4 of this year with Father David Bline of St. Francis officiating; sons, Michael A. Oravec (Veronica) and Daniel Oravec (Janis); grandchildren, Michael J. Oravec, Megan Goyzueta (Edwin), Christin M. Oravec, Emily Milkis (Alan), Mark A. Oravec, Jessica D. Oravec; great-grandchild, Cecilia R. Goyzueta; siblings, Sister, M. Magdalene of Sisters of Charity, Mary Deasy of Dallas, Texas and Dick (Carol) Oravec of Columbus; brother-in-law, John Perrotta; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, Joseph Oravec and Frank Oravec.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. David Bline on Wednesday, at 10:45 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Manchester Rd. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church, 4019 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319. Anthony Funeral Homes
Akron 330.724-1281
anthonyfh.com
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Paul Adamson
April 14, 2011
Heaven received a great American Hero, a good and gentle man. Mike was "old school" - faith, family, Country. I met him when he worked with my Dad at Firestone and I was in school with his kids. With Veronica he raised his family the Catholic, American way. His legacy lives on. I was blessed to know him and we will all miss him.
Rhonda Perkins
April 12, 2011
May you find peace and comfort in your precious memories
Roni, Chris, Tina, Kyle and Graham Family
April 12, 2011
Mike, Veronica & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief. Thinking of all the wonderful memories you shared may bring some comfort.
Mike Klein
April 12, 2011
It is times like these that make the miles between us seem even greater. Grandpa O was one of the most enjoyable individuals I have ever had the pleasure to be around, and he will truly be missed.
My favorite memories of him are the times we'd sit outside at the family parties and have a few beers together and laugh. His laugh was infectious and it always brought a smile to your face. No matter what mood you were in when you first sat down with Mike, you would always leave smiling and thinking that everything was going to be okay.
Karen Struckel
April 11, 2011
Mike and Veronica, I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Oravec's passing. I will keep you and the rest of his family in my prayers.
Jeff and Carrie Datkuliak
April 11, 2011
Dear Oravec Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. As you know, you have so much to be proud of in Grandpa O. He led an exemplary life. My first memory of him was from at least 30 some years ago. He and Grandma O would take me to their neighbor's backyard to see the horses, which I always loved to do. He had an amazing WWII story and I also loved that he gave up beer for Lent. He leaves behind a great legacy. We are so fortunate to have known him. With love, Carrie
April 11, 2011
We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation mourns.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
Husser Family
April 11, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Clark & Pamela Aurand
April 11, 2011
We would like to express our heart felt sympathy to the family of Michael Oravec. A man who was not only a good husband, father, brother and grandfather but also a man who served his country honorably in World War II.
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