Michael Rudy Sr.

Michael M. Rudy Sr., 91, of Loyalhanna, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1924 in Marguerite a son of the late Paul and Ann (Burik) Rudy. Prior to retirement Michael was a foreman for Conrail and Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a proud Veteran of WWII having served for the US Army with the 83rd Infantry Division during the Battle of the Bulge. He received many metals and was featured in many WWII books . Michael was a member of St. Rose Roman Catholic Church, Slovak Club president and officer for many years, Greek Club, Rod & Gun Club life time member, American Legion, Derry VFW Post # 444, and Officer and equipment manager of the Derry Unity Baseball. Michael and Margaret Rudy had the first double wedding with Michael and Elizabeth Rick in New Derry at St. Martin Roman Catholic Church. Besides his parents Michael is preceded in death by his wife Margaret M. (Kelly) Rudy: one brother, Andrew Rudy; two sisters, Catherine “Mary” Bonafazi and Ann Fedinatz; son in law Glenn Holler and three step brothers Charles, Mike and John Krisfalusi. Michael is survived by his two sons, Michael Rudy Jr. of New Derry and Paul Rudy and wife Catherine (Flowers) Rudy; three daughters, Kathleen Michelle Rudy of Loyalhanna, Yvonne Akrami and husband Kamran of TX, and Jacqueline Rudy of Derry; nine grandchildren Zachary, Tori, Makayla, Sara, David, Roya, Joshua, Joel, and Russell and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and his faithful companion, his dog Lucy. Family will receive friends for Michael’s Life Celebration 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday October 21, 2016 in the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home, Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry, PA 724-694-8331. St. Rose Altar Christian Mothers will recite the Rosary 5:30PM Friday in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 PM October 22, 2016 at St. Rose Roman Catholic Church with the Father Rod Rodrigues as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Rose Cemetery. The Blairsville Military Service Group will conduct Military Honors at the cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the www.merlinfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 1100 Liberty Ave. East, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

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