Obituary of Michael Sokol

Michael Sokol Sr., of Old Forge, died Friday morning at the Taylor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He is survived his wife, the former Helen Timko. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary October 15. Born in Old Forge, he was son of the late Anthony & Johanna Sokol. He was a WWII Army veteran stationed with Company A 26th Medical Battalion. During World War II, Mike received numerous decorations and citations. Prior to his retirement in 1979, he was employed by Trane Corporation for many years. He was a lifelong and devoted parishioner of St. Michael's Orthodox Church and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4954 both of Old Forge. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and pop pop. An avid Yankee's fan, Mike's favorite pastime was watching baseball. Also surviving are two sons: Michael and companion Joann Leone; Gregory and wife, Dr. Marie all of Old Forge; six grandchildren, Jeremy, Melissa, Kelly, Amy and Brian Sokol; Robert Mulkerin; a sister, Jule Cross, Elmira, NY; Nephews & nieces Two brothers, John and Andrew, and three sisters: Tessie, Anna and Mary Sokol, preceded him in death. The funeral will be Monday at 8:45 a.m. from the Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor, followed by services at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 512 Summer St., Old Forge, to be celebrated by the Rev. John Soucek, rector. Interment with military honors will take place in the parish cemetery, Old Forge. Friends may call Sunday 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Parastas services will be at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions: St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 512 Summer St., Old Forge 18518. Please visit semian cares.com to share memories or extend condolences. Read Michael Sokol's Obituary and Guestbook on www.semiancares.com.