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Obituary: Michael R. Pelo, 95, Lowville
Published: November 17, 2024
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Michael R. Pelo
 LOWVILLE- Michael R.
Pelo, 95, formerly of Railroad Street in Lowville, passed away on Friday
November 15, 2024 at Sunset Nursing Home and
Rehabilitation Center.
He is survived by
his children, Thomas Pelo, of Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska, William (Dawn) Pelo,
of Lowville, Mark (Bonnie) Pelo of New Bremen, Michelle and Robert Montroy
of Rensselaer Falls; nine grandchildren, Rob, Kevin, Dylan, Travis,
Shannon, Luke, Zackary, Keisha, and Kyle; and many great grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his beloved wife,
Phyllis, on March 24, 2016; one daughter, Sharon Pelo on June 29, 1978; a
granddaughter, Amanda Pelo; and four sisters, Martha, Catherine, Belva, and
Anna.
Michael was born
at home in Martinsburg on November 18, 1928, a son of the late Clement N.
and Marie T. McNasby Pelo. He attended rural school in Martinsburg. Michael possessed a
strong work ethic from a young age. His first job was working as a
farmhand on Roy Damuth’s farm. He later worked for the Gould Paper
Mill in Lyons Falls before working for Law Bros Construction and eventually
Payne Jones which became known as Fibermark where
he retired from after 38 years. All the while, Michael worked odd jobs
on the side and painted many roofs in the Lowville area. After
retirement, he worked alongside his son Bill. He was always busy
doing firewood, mowing lawns, and snow blowing. On September 22,
1956, he married Phyllis M. Laribee at St. Peter’s Church in Lowville, a
loving and blessed union which lasted nearly 60 years until her
passing.
Michael enjoyed
hunting and fishing . Above all, he enjoyed
the time spent at camp, in the outdoors, and
with his family.
He was a
communicant of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and a proud member of the
Enterprise Hunting Club.
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be said at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20,
2024, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Lowville with Rev. Douglas Decker,
Pastor officiating, Calling hours are from
4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Iseneker
Funeral Home, 5702 Waters Road, Lowville. Burial
will be in Martinsburg Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial at
St. Peter’s fellowship hall. For any food donations, please call Kathy
McIntosh at (315) 778-3827. Memorial
Contributions in Michael’s name may be made to the Lowville Fire
Department, PO Box 81, Lowville, NY 13367.
To make an online
condolence to Michael’s family, you may go to www.isenekerfuneralhome.com
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