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.
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Mike was a dear friend and cousin. We enjoyed many wonderful holidays with him and his dear wife Maria. He will be dearly missed by many.
Mike married my sister Maria 55 years ago and since that day he has been a brother and son to the Lucci family. He would do anything for my mom, dad, or any of my siblings. If one of us had a project that took two people to handle he was there. I remember a time when his sister, Jan, and brother, Don, had a sewer backup in their front yard. He was in the hole we dug, fixing the broken tiles. There were many great times at the golf course starting in the dark before anybody else was there. We had many a great time playing cards till the wee hours of the morning and then got up at 6:00 am to play golf. I will miss the phone calls from Mike every day checking to see how I was feeling when he was not well. I will miss Mike for he was my brother. Rest in peace, Mike.
My heart goes out to my cousin Maria and their children and grandkids,family and friends for such a loss.I know he was so loved. God’s peace and love be with all at the difficult time . My love and prayers sound you all. Love Cookies
Mike was my brother and best friend. When we were growing up, we played together and got in trouble together. Onetime, we took a little tom pop, and ran upstairs to the bathroom and hid beside the clawfoot tub. I guess we were to quiet, Mom came in and punished us both. We were not allowed to have to have pop, only on special occasions!! Mike and I talked every day to see how we were doing and talk about family and old times!! Mike you will be missed dearly, Love You Always and Forever, Jo!!!
Mike was more of a brother to me than a brother in law. I have no words to express how I truly feel. Mike, I already miss you, I love you and you will always , always remain in OUR hearts and memories forever.
Jo – Ann
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