May 20, 2009

Michael Gresko

Wayne

Services

Funeral services will be held 10 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 285 French Hill Rd., Wayne.

Friends may visit with the family, at the church, from 9-10 AM prior to the service.

Interment will be in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.

Michael Gresko age 83 of Paterson and Wayne, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at St. Josephs Hospital, Wayne

He was born and raised in Jeannette, PA having lived in Paterson and most recently lived in Wayne.

Mike worked with his brothers Nick and Charlie at their family owned restaurant the Red Bar, Paterson for many years.

He was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Wayne.

Mike was a Navy Veteran of WW II having been stationed on a mine sweeper. On one occasion he forgot his watch and had a person cover him while he went to his bunk to retrieve it. His replacement was killed when a bomb hit the ship right where he was supposed to be.

He enjoyed crossword puzzles, classical music and his Pittsburgh teams the Steelers and Pirates.

Surviving are one brother Charles Gresko of Wayne and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Nicholas and sisters Ann, Helen, Eva and Anastasia.

In lieu of flowers donations to the church would be appreciated.

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Funeral services will be held 10 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 285 French Hill Rd., Wayne.

Friends may visit with the family, at the church, from 9-10 AM prior to the service.

Interment will be in Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa.

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