Michael Metroka of Chalfont, PA passed away on August 30, 2013 at his residence. He was 86.

He was the beloved husband of Josephine, his wife of over 63 years.

Born in St.Clair, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Yurichko Metroka.

Mike proudly served our country during World War II as a service member in the US Army. He was assigned as an infantryman to the 105th Anti-Tank Division and served in the Philippines and Marianna Islands. After his honorable discharge, he joined the Pennsylvania State Police and retired in 1980 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #40, as well as the American Legion Post #210.

Mike and Josephine raised their family in Fairless Hills, PA and moved to Chalfont in the late 70's. In earlier years, Mike was an excellent dancer and especially enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife. He also enjoyed gardening and working around the house. Mike lived a full life and although he enjoyed many experiences along the way, his true love was his family. His children always came first. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by 8 children: David Metroka and his wife Nancy of Huntingdon Valley, Shirley Masakowski and her husband Glenn of Norristown, Gary Metroka and his wife Elizabeth of New Castle, IN, Carl Metroka and his wife Regina of Hammonton, NJ, Faye Sands and her husband Robert of Bedminster, Joanne Maginnis of Perkasie, Diane Gasbarra of Chalfont, Karen Metroka of Chalfont; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mike was the last of his immediate family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 11am until his Funeral Mass at 12Noon at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, 100 Broad St., Hilltown, PA. 18927. His interment will follow at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania State Police Historical Educational and Memorial Center, 187 E. Hershey Park Dr., Hershey, PA. 17033.