Michael John Bocskey, age 78 of Mentor, passed away March 23rd, 2025 at UH Ahuja Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born August 25th, 1946 in Cleveland to the late John and Pauline Bocskey.
Mike worked as a Lineman at First Energy, retiring in 2005 after 35 years of service. After retirement he went on to work at Ohio Living at Breckenridge.
Mike was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving most of his time in Bremerhaven, Germany. He was a member of the Blind Veterans Association, Knights of Columbus (4th Degree), a eucharistic minister and volunteer at the food pantry at St. Bede the Venerable Church. He enjoyed muscle cars, the Cleveland Indians, golfing and cooking. He loved most spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Mike was the loving husband for 55 years to Maria Bocskey (nee Lucci); dearest father of Nichole (Brian) Brown and Christie (Jarod) McCrone; beloved grandfather of Jenna Thompson, Adam McCrone and Tristan Brown; brother of Joanne (Frank) Rebec, Janice DeBenedictis, Anthony (Janice) Lucci, Joseph Lucci, Tony Pursel, JoAnn Kleckner and the late Don Lucci; uncle to many nieces and nephews.
The Bocskey family will receive family and friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Painesville.
