William Mitterko Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Mitterko, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Mary Mitterko. Mr. Mitterko was a resident of Manville, NJ for the past 58 years. He served his Country Honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. Mr. Mitterko worked as a maintenance mechanic for the Devro Corporation in Somerville, NJ for 30 years before retiring. After retiring he did volunteer work at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ where he was also known as the pussy willow man because he always made sure the Church had enough pussy willows for everyone on Palm Sunday. He was a great artist and very crafty especially with wood. Mr. Mitterko enjoyed making items with and for his grandchildren. He was also a man who could fix anything. Mr. Mitterko also enjoyed planting his vegetable garden every year. He was a member of the Thomas J. Kavanaugh V.F.W. Post #2290 in Manville, NJ. Mr. Mitterko was also an active member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. He is predeceased by his brother John Mitterko. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Rose Ann Mitterko of Manville, NJ and by his two daughters Carol Bradford and her husband Kevin of Readington Township, NJ and Diane Palitchka and her husband John of Manville, NJ. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Justin McCabe and his wife Amanda, Amanda Palitchka and her husband Paul, Kayla Palitchka and Johnny Palitchka and by a great-granddaughter Emma McCabe and a great-grandson to be Colton. The viewing will be on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4 to 8 PM at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ. The Parastas Service will take place at 6:00 PM during the viewing. The Funeral will be on Saturday, January 27, 2018 9:00 AM from the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by a Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, NJ. For additional information please visit our website at www.ketusky.com.

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William Mitterko

May 18, 1932 - January 22, 2018