Father Deacon Michael P. Waak

Father Deacon Michael P. Waak, 74, of Collingswood, New Jersey, passed away on Friday at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia. 

            Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Esther (Hranechny)

 Waak. 

            Michael was a graduate of Catholic University of America, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree and the Graduate Master of Social Work from New York University, where he also completed the Certificate in Advanced Clinical Social Work. He was a New Jersey state licensed clinical social worker.

            He was ordained a Ukrainian Catholic Deacon on June 24, 1989 and was currently serving at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia.

            Preceding him in death, were his brothers Joseph and Raymond Walck.

            He was the devoted father of Nicky Morales of Pueto Rico, Raymon Reyes of Florida, Louis Arroyo and Elvin Reyes both of New York; a dear brother of Steve Waak, James Walck, and Gabriel Waak, all of McAdoo and Mary Ann Cokos of Haddonfield, NJ; also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

            Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday 9 -11 a.m. at The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 830 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia, followed by a Paschal Service at 11 a.m. 

            A viewing will be held Friday 6 - 9 p.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 210 W. Blaine Street, McAdoo, followed by a Divine Liturgy Saturday 10 a.m. Interment Saturday in St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, McAdoo.

            The family requests in lieu of flowers donations to St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church. To share condolences with the family please visit www.damianofhinc.com.

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