1968
Michael
2022
Michael F. Pogwist
March 20, 1968 — March 8, 2022
Michael F. Pogwist, 53 years of age, of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born Wednesday, March 20, 1968 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Patricia A. (Heller) Pogwist. Mike was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Cari (Corneliussen) Pogwist..
Surviving are; his father, Michael Pogwist of Tamaqua; son, Alex Pogwist of Hazleton; daughter, Ali Rose Pogwist of Hazleton; sister, Lisa A. Filloy wife of Robert of Tamaqua, and their sons, Nathan M., and Zachary R. Filloy.
Catholic by faith, Mike was a 1986 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Mike worked for Air Products & Chemicals until his disability. Mike volunteered for the Tamaqua Ambulance Assoc., and Ryan Twp. Ambulance Assoc serving as an E.M.T., A devoted Flyers hockey, and Phillies baseball fan, Mike enjoyed Rock & Roll Music, and especially the band "Boston".
An adoring, proud father, Mike's witty sense of humor and quick one-liners will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials to:
Muscular Dystrophy Association
WEB PO Box 97075
Washington, DC 20090-7075
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Wednesday, March 20, 1968 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania the son of the late Patricia A. (Heller) Pogwist. Mike was also predeceased by; his beloved wife, Cari (Corneliussen) Pogwist..
Surviving are; his father, Michael Pogwist of Tamaqua; son, Alex Pogwist of Hazleton; daughter, Ali Rose Pogwist of Hazleton; sister, Lisa A. Filloy wife of Robert of Tamaqua, and their sons, Nathan M., and Zachary R. Filloy.
Catholic by faith, Mike was a 1986 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Mike worked for Air Products & Chemicals until his disability. Mike volunteered for the Tamaqua Ambulance Assoc., and Ryan Twp. Ambulance Assoc serving as an E.M.T., A devoted Flyers hockey, and Phillies baseball fan, Mike enjoyed Rock & Roll Music, and especially the band "Boston".
An adoring, proud father, Mike's witty sense of humor and quick one-liners will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Celebration of Michael's Life will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may visit from 9:30 A.M. until time of services.
Interment will be in Sky-View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Memorials to:
Muscular Dystrophy Association
WEB PO Box 97075
Washington, DC 20090-7075
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael F. Pogwist, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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