George MICHAL

MICHAL, George - After a long and fulfilling life, George Michal succumbed peacefully at the Woolcott Wing of the Welland Hospital on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at the age of 94. By his side for over 71 years was his cherished wife Anna. Loving father of Margaret Stec (George), Rose Levay (Sonny), Steve (Penny), and Rick (Cindy). Forever loved by his grandchildren Laurie, Jeff, Caroline, Stefanie, Lynzi, David and Anthony, and his great-grandchildren Simon, Cameron, Caitie and Joseph. He is also survived by family in Slovakia and Budapest, and he was predeceased by his daughter Ann and his brother Andrew. Mr. Michal was born in Slovakia and came to Canada in 1938. He was one of the founding members of Holy Ghost Slovak Greek Catholic Church and had later attended The Parish Community of St. Kevin. He was a member of the Canadian Slovak Benefit Society, the Canadian Slovak League and the Slovak Seniors. Mr. Michal worked in the 10-2 mill at Atlas Steels for forty years until his retirement. Friends are invited to call at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil will be held at 2 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Parish Community of St. Kevin on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery. In appreciation for the compassionate care given to Mr. Michal, his family kindly requests that memorial contributions may be made to the Woolcott Wing – Welland Hospital Foundation. On line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live 11187093