Michael A. “Puncho” Staryat Jr., age 70, of Butler, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in the comfort of his home.
Born June 2, 1947 in Butler, he was the son of the late Michael Staryat and Rose Mary Pollifrone Staryat.
Mike was a member of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church. He worked as a welder at Pullman Standard from 1965 until 1981. He then went on to weld for U.S. Tool and Dye and retired from Local Laborers Union 1058. Mike proudly served in the Army Reserves and was a member of the Lyndora American Legion Post 778. He was also the former President of the Judge and Jury Biker Club.
Mike was an avid motorcycle and classic car enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting and camping in Mercer. He also loved spending time with family and friends.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Kristin L. Staggers and her husband, Mike, of Butler; his only grandson, David Michael Staggers; his sister, Mrs. William (Norma Jean) Christ, of Atlanta; his brother, James Allen Staryat of Florida; his former wife, Rena M. Staryat, and numerous nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his infant brother, Richard Edward Staryat.
The family will receive friends from 3 P.M. until the time of the Celebration of Life service at 4:30 P.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Boylan Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Connoquenessing Twp., 856 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Lyndora American Legion Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Lane, Butler, PA 16001.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.