Obituary of Michael D. Moszak

Allegany- Michael “Don” Moszak passed away peacefully Saturday (September 7, 2024) at home surrounded by his family. Born November 14, 1928 in Olean, he was the son of Michael P. and Theodosia Howard Moszak. On April 29, 1961, at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Olean, he married Rhea Parker who predeceased him on January 11, 2021. Don was a 1946 graduate of Olean High School. In 1951 he enlisted in the United States Army and served until 1956. Following his military service he married Rhea and started a family. Don loved being outdoors and watching the many animals that ventured through his backyard. He enjoyed his neighbor's kindness and keeping up with news of his children and their families especially watching the progress of his great-grandson Carter. Don had fond memories of working at the Market Basket as his father and brother Bob also worked there. He worked all over Western New York for AT&T as a Systems Specialist for over 35 years. Don was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a eucharistic minister. To anyone that Don would talk with he would always say “The first hundreds years are the toughest.” He is survived by a son Michael (Lori) Moszak of Murphy, TX; 2 daughters Maryann Wickline of Flower Mound, TX, and Karen (fiance Jerry Chmiel) Moszak of Allegany; 4 grandchildren Courtney Wickline, Cody Wickline, Cassidy Wickline and Daniel (Trevor) Moszak; a great-grandson Carter Wickline; a sister Ethylyn Altiere and brother Robert (Alicia) Moszak and as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother James Moszak. The family will receive friends on Thursday (September 12, 2024) from 11 am to 1pm at the Casey, Halwig, and Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 West State Rd., Olean. A funeral service will begin at 1pm in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorials if desired may be made to Wounded Warriors www.woundedwarriorproject.org and St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.