Mike S. Szucs

January 4, 1925 - February 10, 2011

Mike S. Szucs, age 86 passed away late Thursday evening at the Lane Purcell Hospice House in Sumterville, Florida. Mr. Szucs a retired Auto Body Repair Technician was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan and moved to the Leesburg area in 1974 from Lancaster, New York. He was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Leesburg for many years, and he was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served as a Staff Sergeant during WW II, and the Korean Conflict. He participated in the Southern Philippine, Luzon China Offensive and the Japan Air Offensive campaigns. He was an avid fisherman and a fan of all sports, but golf was by far his favorite. He often played at Pine Meadows Country Club in Eustis, Florida. Most of all he will be remembered as a devoted, patient and loyal family man.  He is survived by: His loving wife of 63 years – Rose;Son- Michael S. Szucs III – Rio Rancho, NM;Daughters -          Mary E. Owens – Lockport, NY;                             Luann Szucs – Leesburg, FL;                              Michelle A. VanCoutren – St. Charles, Missouri;10 Grand Children and 13 Great-Grandchildren The family suggests that Memorial Contributions be made in lieu of flowers to: Cornerstone Hospice 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718