Michael E. Reskovac
Michael E. Reskovac, 84, of Monaca, Beaver County, Pa., passed away Friday evening, May 19, 2006, at home following a lengthy illness. A resident of Monaca for the past 59 years, Mike spent a lifetime serving the community.
He was born on September 28, 1921, in Juniata, Pa., the son of John Reskovac and Amelia Zubovich Reskovac. During his early years he lived in Grindstone, Pa.
He was the husband of Rosemary McCarthy Reskovac whom he married on June 6, 1947.
Michael was a veteran of World War II who served in the United States Army aboard the US John L. Clam (hospital ship) as a surgical technician with the rank of staff sergeant.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Monaca and was a retiree of Saint Joe Lead in Potter Township.
Over the years Michael exemplified a lifelong commitment of service within the community as a member of the Monaca Volunteer Fire Department where he was a past president and had been active for 23 years. He was a member of the Beaver County’s Fireman’s Association and the Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association.
Michael served as the chairman of Monaca United Way for 10 years. He also served as a committee chairman of the 1965 Monaca Centennial.
He served on Monaca Boro Council for 14 years and was a past president. He was the Interim Mayor of Monaca from 1980- 1982 and Monaca’s Building Inspector from 1978 – 1980.
His interest in youth was reflected by his involvement with the Monaca Area Little League and Pony League and as Chairman of Construction of the Little League field. He was associated with the Boy Scouts who served as Southside Chairman of O and E Committee.
He was a life member and past commander of the Monaca American Legion Post 580, a member of the Louis G. Moslener Veterans of Foreign War Post 4653, Monaca- Center Lodge 791 F & A M, life member of Monaca Coronet Bandroom and was inducted into the Monaca Community Hall of Fame in 1991.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four brothers, one at birth, and George, John, and Nicholas, two sisters Amelia Reskovac and Mary Reskovac Hughes.
He is survived by a son, Michael J Reskovac and a loving friend, Roxann Young, both of North Sewickley Township, Pa., a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Kenneth G. Majors at home; a granddaughter and her husband, Renee and Ray Bruno of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a grandson and his wife, Michael J. and Amanda Reskovac of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Delores Reskovac in New Jersey; and two sisters, Ann Lawrence of Brownsville, Pa., and Eva Helen Janos of Grindstone, Pa., and a loving sister-in-law, Marian Budacki; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Denise McAllister, Becky Michael, Sister Mary Catherine Cudnik, Marie Knapp, Sandy Cizzozzi and Dan Gribben.
Services were held at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, Pa 15061 on Tuesday, May 23, with Sister Mary Catherine Cudnik, officiating.
Interment followed in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.
The Monaca Volunteer Fire Department conducted a service on Monday at the funeral home.
Military honors were provided by the Beaver County Special Unit.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to Mother Teresa Hospice, 3950 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061.
The Reskovac family wishes to express their profound thanks to the hospice team and staff of Mother Teresa and to Dr. Gregg Zernich and his staff for their loving care and many kindnesses throughout their dad’s illness.