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Michael E. Mackievich
September 28, 1941 to June 26, 2022
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Michael E. "Mickey" Mackievich, 80, of Shenango Township passed away, with his wife by his side, Sunday morning, June 26, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Mackievich was born on Sept. 28, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Ann (Velman) Mackievich. His wife of 56 years, Mary Lou (Caughey) Mackievich, whom he married April 16, 1966, survives at home in Shenango Township.
After graduating from New Castle High School in 1959, he completed a two-year program at ATES Technical School earning an associate's degree in drafting and design technology. A proud veteran, Mickey served as an M.P. in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. In 2000, he retired from General Electric's Grove City Plant, where he had worked as a main assembler for 20 years. Mickey was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle, St. Vitus Site.
In addition to his wife, Mickey is also survived by a son, Michael W. Mackievich (Jennifer) of New Galilee; a grandson, Brandon M. Mackievich; and two great-grandchildren, Grace and Asher.
In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Mackievich.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle, with Rev. Brendan Dawson serving as celebrant. Military honors will be rendered by the New Castle Area Honor Guard immediately following the Mass.
Interment will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.
Eternal rest grant unto Mickey, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
