Michael Popovich
September 24, 1930 ~ January 20, 2012
Michael Popovich, 81, of Weirton died unexpectedly on Friday January 20, 2012, at his home.
Born on September 24, 1930 in Ginger Hill, PA, Michael was a son of the late Simeon and Anastasia Gresko Popovich, He was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Harry, John, Paul, and Daniel Popovich.
Michael was the Salutatorian of Snowden High School and graduated with honors from Ohio University School of Pharmacy.
He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Medics on the Alaskan Island known as Attuo from 1952-1954.
He started his pharmacy career in Steubenville OH, with the Gray Drugstore and the Welsh Drugstore. In 1964 Michael purchased Noonan's Drugstore in Toronto, OH, and changed the name to Mike's Rexall. He owned and operated the pharmacy for forty three years until his retirement in 2000.
Mike was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA Lodge, and the Hancock Senior Citizens. He enjoyed training horses, traveling with the Hancock County Seniors, and decorating the Church at Easter. Most of all he loved spending time with his granddaughter. He will always be remembered for his generosity, helping others, and his kind nature.
He is survived by his wife, of 40 years, Mary Mousadis Popovich, their son, Christopher Michael (Malina) Popovich of Weirton; a granddaughter, Allura Anastasia Popovich; a sister, Mary (Paul) Petro of Donora, PA; brother in laws, Jim (Effie) Mousadis, Pete (Toni) Mousadis; sister in law, Claudette Frangopoulos; twelve godchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 3-7 PM Sunday and 3-8 PM Monday at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 3528 West Street Weirton. Additional visitation will be held at the church 10 AM until time of services at 11 AM on Tuesday.
Reverend Father Frank A. Milanese will preside.
Interment will follow Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, with military graveside services conducted by the American Legion Firing Squad.
AHEPA Services will be conducted 7 PM Monday in the Church followed by the Trisagion Service at 7:30 PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a family request at the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.
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Our hearts our heavy with your loss, Koumbaro Mike. God be with Koumbara Mary & your family at this time. Tes hores to ne, Love you, Koumbari- Georgia, Candee, Tom, Nick, Mary, George & James Kilavos
Dear Mary & Family, We were so saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a wonderful person and we will always have fond memories of him. Our prayers are with you and especially little Allura. We wish we could express our sincere sympathy in person but our hearts are with you during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal!
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Linda
My friend Dave Ralston and I worked for Mike at the drugstore when we were young boys growing up. He treated us well and taught us more. He was a good man.
To my Nona, Christopher, Malina and Allura, My heart hurts for you. And I am so sad to have lost someone so special to me. Nono had such a good heart. It means so much to me how he (and you) always always thought of me. He was my first pharmacy teacher and I will always remember and be thankful for the time and care he took with me. I love you very much and pray the God be with you and help you through this most difficult time.
To my Nona, Christopher, Malina and Allura, I was saddened by the news of Nono’s passing.He was a good man,and I pray and hope that we can all be comforted by the following words. Bretheren, I do not want you to be ignorant about those who have fallen asleep, so that you will not grieve like those who have no hope. Because if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so must we believe that God will bring with Jesus all those who have died believing in Him. For this is the Lord’s teaching, we tell you: We the living, who survive until the coming of the Lord, will in no way meet him ahead of those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven with the shout of command, the Archangel’s voice and trumpet of God. And those who have died believing in Christ will rise first. Then we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with Him forever. – 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17
Dear Koumbara, Christopher, Malina, Allura, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you all are very close in every thought and prayer. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Koumbaro Mikes death. I wish I could be there with all of you at this sad time. May God comfort you and may you draw comfort from the time you enjoyed together. May his memory be eternal.
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know Allura will miss her grandfather so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Mary and family, We have lost someone very special and someone who touched many hearts and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there with you, but know that we love you. With sincere sympathy, Gary , Julie and Michael
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of Mikes family…Was so saddened to read this.He was always such a very nice man and my family and myself missed him so much after he retired from the pharmacy.We always said Mike knew more about common sense remedies that worked,than alot of professionals did! He’ll always be remembered in our hearts..God Bless you all, R.I.P. Mike
Dear Mary & Family So sorry about Mike’s passing. Many memories of his dedication to the HBPA and HBPA Trust. My prayers to you and your family.
Dear Nouna and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Nouno Mike. I remember fondly the Christmas mornings when I’d find your present creatively packed into a container of some sort. That, along with the many more memories we shared, will be in my thoughts as we all cope with the passing of Nouno. May God be with you and may Nouno’s memory be eternal.