Andrew Michalko

MICHALKO, Andrew
Age 88, of Elmira Heights passed away peacefully, surrounded by his most loving wife and family and the caregivers at CCNF at his side on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife Helen (Thomas) of 62 years of devotion, love and caring. He is also survived by his loving children Ron (Julie), Dan (Theresa) both of Rochester, Richard (Beth) of Syracuse, Linda (Jerry) of Alpharetta, GA, Lana (Tommy) of Massapequa; "Daughters" Jean and Beverly of Horseheads. Surviving grandchildren include Ashli Sardo (Fiance' Patrick), Kirstie Linza, Very Special Deborah Joy Michalko, Taylor Jean Williamson, Andrew Thomas and Daniel Michael Wraith; great grandchildren Billy Jo Powlowski and McKenzie Green. Surviving Loving Sisters include Pauline Tsibidas and Chris Jansen; Loving Sister-in-law Frances Michalko; and many Loving Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was pre-deceased by his Loving "daughter" Tina, grandson Brandon Patrick, parents, four brothers and four sisters. Andy was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Elmira Heights. He volunteered many hours of labor in helping to build our new Temple. Andy was a Staff Sgt. stationed in the Aleutian Islands with the U.S. Army. He was employed with GE Foundries for 40 years, was Village Trustee for many years, a lifetime member of American Legion Post No. 154, participated in the Senior Olympics for several years and won medals in Track and Swimming. He loved playing baseball, softball and volleyball. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads, NY on Friday July 24, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Memorial service (Panihida) will take place there at the funeral home at 8:00 pm. Funeral service will also take place at the funeral home on Sat. July 25, 2009 at 10:00 am. the Rev. Jason Kappanadze will officiate. Interment with full military honors will follow in Holy Trinity Orthodox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Special Olympics New York Region 800 South Wilbur Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204 www.specialolympicsnewyork.org. envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
******************** May the Saints give rest, O Christ, to the Soul of thy servant Andrew, where there is neither sickness, nor sorrow, nor sighing, but life everlasting. Amen. Alleluia,
Alleluia, Alleluia.
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The Family would like to extend our heartfelt Thanks to the 4th Fl. at CCNF for their wonderful compassionate care of Andy - through the good times and the bad ones and the fun times too. To Dr. Corbalan, the Administration, the Social Workers, the PT's, the "Activity" persons, the Super Nurses, the LPN's, and all the "Aides" -- what a job you do -- SALUTE !!!!!
God Bless !!!!!