Obituary of Michael George Jacko

JACKO, DR. MICHAEL. G., BSC, PHD It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael on October 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at his side at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Loving and devoted husband of Mary (nee Boldizar) with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 8, 2013. Loving father of Marcy and husband Tim Namespetra. Loving Dzedo Mike to Andrew, Adam and Sara. Predeceased by his parents George and Anna Jacko. Dear brother of the late Mary Opsatnik. Dear brother-in-law of Irene and Nes Chyz. Dear uncle of Brad and Mark Chyz. Kresny to Ferko Varga. Special Ujo to Pavol and Katka Tkac and family. Also survived by cousins in Canada, USA and Slovakia. Dr. Jacko graduated from Assumption College High School in 1956 and received his BSc. (Physics and Chemistry) from Assumption University in 1961. He was granted a PhD. in Chemistry from the University of Windsor in 1964. Dr. Jacko was a research scientist specializing in friction materials and retired from Bendix Research/Honeywell. Dr. Jacko was a life long member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Church, Windsor.He was also a life long member of the First Catholic Slovak Union, Branch 789 and a 45 year member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Visiting at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel), 519-253-7234, 1700 Tecumseh Road East on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 2-5 and 7-9. Prayers Wednesday at 4:30 pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10 am from the Funeral Home then to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Church for funeral mass at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation and The American Heart Association. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com