Michael R. Fallis, 90, U.S. Navy Veteran
Michael R. Fallis, 90, of Lorain, died Tuesday February 25, 2014 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a short illness.
He was born August 22, 1923 in Lorain and had been a lifelong Lorain area resident.
Mike graduated from Lorain High School. He served with the US Navy during World War II aboard the escort carrier USS Rudyerd Bay and saw action in the capture and occupation of Southern Palau Islands, assaults on the Philippine Islands and the attacks on Luzon. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with 5 Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Star, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and WWII Victory Medal.
Mike worked at US Steel in Lorain in central maintenance as a pipefitter for 43 years retiring in 1985.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church in Lorain and was a life member of VFW Post #451, AMVETS #47, IAV #1 and the American Slovak Club, all in Lorain.
Mike enjoyed dancing, singing, gardening, traveling and carpentry. He always looked forward to attending the annual reunion of his Navy shipmates.
He is survived by his children Michele (Tom) Wanek of Amherst, Myra Falisz of Pittsburgh, PA and Mitchell (Vivian) Fallis of Lorain, grandchildren Thomas (Lydia) Wanek of Amherst and Todd (Adrienne) Wanek of Shreveport, LA and great grandchildren Olivia, Eva and Natalie Wanek. He was preceded in death by his parents Mihaly and Mary Falisz (nee Stuhan), brother Joseph Fallis and sister Pauline Palka.
The family will receive friends Friday 4-8 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain where the Parastas Service will be held Friday at 7:00 pm. The Divine Liturgy will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, 2711 W. 40th St, Lorain. (Please meet at the church). The Rev. Nicholas Rachford, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Township where the VFW Post #451 and American Legion Post #30, both of Lorain, will conduct military honors.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Valor Home, 221 W. 21st St, Lorain, OH. 44052.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.