Michael Morosko Sr.
Michael Morosko Sr., age 96, of Mentor, formerly of Newbury Township for over 40 years, passed away April 25, 2023.
He was born on March 21, 1927, in Cleveland, to Michael and Susie (nee Kalban) Morosko. He attended South High School, where he played football, before joining the U.S. Army during World War II. After returning from Germany, he married June Elizabeth Miller. She preceded in death on July 7, 2015.
Michael was initially trained as a tailor, but soon realized that becoming a union printer would provide better for his family. He was a member of Printers Local 546 M and had worked for Lithograph, American Greeting and Uarco.
Following retirement, he worked for the Geauga Transit for 10 years.
He always enjoyed “Big Band” music and was a member of the Willoughby Friends Church.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Ali) Zare, of Boston Heights, Ohio, and Marlene Pellegrine, of Middlefield; sons, Michael (Charlotte) Morosko, of North Royalton, and Marlowe (Dine) Morosko, of East Claridon; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held May 1, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., at the Willoughby Friends Church, 2846 SOM Center Road, Willoughby Hills.
A funeral service will be at Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 116 South St., Chardon, at 11 a.m., May 2, 2023, with a visitation one hour before the service begins.
Interment will follow at Western Reserve Memorial Garden, Chester Township.
Donations can be made “To The Future Campaign” c/o the Willoughby Friends Church.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
