Mike Mehalko, 99, of Vero Beach, passed away at Indian River Hospital on Dec. 25, 2015.
He is survived by Children, Michael, Christine, and Martin.
He was married to Genevieve, deceased, for 59 years.
He was a resident of Vero Beach for 44 years. Previously he lived in Middlesex N.J.
As a recipient of a Purple Heart, he proudly served in the Marines during WWII and was recently honored on Iwo Jima day.
He enjoyed fishing, singing in choir, and a long standing member of Saint Helen Catholic Church.
He will be missed by his five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home is handling arrangements.