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Michael J. ‘Mike’ Berish

Nov. 24, 1969 - Oct. 8, 2019

Michael J. “Mike” Berish, 49, Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday.

He was born in Spangler, son of Michael James Berish and the late Jeanette E. (Kuhn) Berish. He married Melissa McTigue on Aug. 8, 1998.

Surviving are his wife; his father; a son, Michael J. Berish and a daughter, Sydney M. Berish, both living at home; a brother, James (Christine) Berish of Patton; two sisters: Gayna DiAntonio of Patton and Dana (Tim) Herald of Wexford; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Michael was a 1988 graduate of Cambria Heights and was an operations superintendent at Somerset Coal International. He was also a volunteer fireman for Patton.

He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Michael enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, vacationing and especially spending time with his family.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

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