Michael James Beck, Sr.
Michael James Beck, Sr., 61, of Masontown, PA, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at home.
He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on August 10, 1956, the son of Clifford J. Beck and the late Marjorie May (Whitney) Beck.
Early in his career, he pursued the study of architecture. Michael worked in New York for an asbestos removal company notably involved in the asbestos removal from the Empire State Building and LaGuardia Airport. He was skilled in carpentry and a certified plumber and electrician.
Michael enjoyed being a artist, particularly drawing and canvas art — characterchers and wildlife.
He was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie May (Whitney) Beck.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his children: Jamie Marie (Joel) Holbert, Michael J. Beck, Jr., David (Lou) Hixon, Shari (Pat) Henry, DebiJo (Adam) Fowler; grandchildren: Brian Durst Jr., Joy Lynn Durst, Abigail Durst and Jett Holbert; a special son-in-law and friend, Brian Durst Sr.; siblings and their spouses: Loretta (Gary) Serock, Debra (Sam) Swentko, Thomas (Cathy) Beck, Roy (Beth) Beck, Randy (Deb) Beck, Clifford Beck and girlfriend Lori, Shawn Beck and fiancee Lori; 10 nieces, nephews and several other family members.
A private Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Cemetery Chapel, Masontown, PA, with Father William G. Berkey officiating.
In lieu of flowers the Family requests any donations be made to the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA.