GLOVERSVILLE — Michael Wytrwal passed away Dec. 9, suddenly, due to an on-going illness. He was 68 years old.
Mike, aka “Wit,” was born on May 13, 1946 in Amsterdam, New York. He was the son of the late Eleanor and Chester Wytrwal. Mike spent his childhood in Amsterdam and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School.
After high school, Mike went to work for the State of New York in the Transportation Department as a data records manager. He retired from New York State after 35 years in 2001. After retiring, Mr. Wytrwal worked as a salesmen for both Paul Wild Bus Sales and H&P Motor Sales in Fulton County as well as the Leader Herald.
He married Patricia Wytrwal on Oct. 4, 1986, and moved to Gloversville.
Mike was a lifelong member of the Galway Fish/Game Club, Pinetree Rifle Club, and Concordia Club. The most satisfying part of his life was when he was boating and fishing. He was also a great fan of stock car racing in Fonda/Glen Ridge.
Mike is survived by his loving family: wife, Pat; his stepdaughter, Kim Rumrill of Amherst (Roy Kowalski); stepson Chris Rumrill (Krista) of East Randolph, Vermont; stepdaughter, Theresa Bonasera of Chelsea, Vermont; six grandchildren: Joseph, Samantha, Hillary and Bryden Bonasera and Mackenzie and Cameron Rumrill; a brother, William Wytrwal and his wife Sue of Colonie; and sister, Mary Jo Traino and her husband Norm of Syracuse; and a nephew, Spencer Traino.
Mikes’ friends and family were gifted by his sense of humor and his ability to be a good friend. He will be missed.
Family and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. at Walrath and Stewart Funeral Home 51 Freemont St. Gloversville, NY 12078 on Friday Dec. 12. Funeral services will be held as 10 a.m. on Saturday Dec. 13 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to your local American Heart Society 440 New Karner Rd. Albany, NY 12205 or at www.heart.org
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Tunison Funeral Home 105 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.
