Michael David Mateleska

Michael "Mike" David Mateleska, 63, of Hewitt, Tex. and formerly of Bobtown, Pa., passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born on June 13, 1958, in Waynesburg, Pa., a son of the late George and Pauline (Beck) Mateleska. Mike grew up in Bobtown where he played saxophone in the school band. He attended West Virginia University and graduated with an associate degree in electrical engineering from Fairmont State University. Mike moved to Richardson, Tex. for work where he met his wife, Janice.  They were married on July 16, 1983, in Farmers Branch, Tex.

Mike worked for L3 Harris for 41 years as an engineering manager before retiring in February of 2021. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, taking his boat out on the lake and a having good glass of wine. He especially loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Janice; a daughter, Ashley Smith (Kain); a son Michael and three grandchildren Kaiden, Maddie and Ian. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by a brother Edward Mateleska .

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists and other staff at Ascension Providence and at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital at UT Southwestern for their compassionate and dedicated care.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Point Marion.  The Rev. J. Francis Frazer will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association .