Obituary of Daniel Lewish

LEWISH Daniel Age 91 of Horseheads, NY passed away on Monday June 17, 2013 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on June 12, 1922 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Gregory and Tekla Dmytriw Lewish. Daniel was a Veteran of WWII serving his country with the U. S. Marine Corps. He retired from Corning Inc. and loved working in his garden, fly fishing, hunting and winning at bridge. Daniel was pre-deceased by his sisters: Anastasia Lewish, Mary Sullivan, Helen Covey, and brothers: Michael, Peter, Andrew, and Paul Lewish. Mr. Lewish is survived by his devoted wife Marjorie Herko Lewish ; son: Dr. Gregory (Susan) Lewish of Rochester, NY; daughter: Carol (Patrick) Harper of Rochester, NY; grandson Erik Lewish and granddaughter Katherine Lewish ; brother and sister-in-law: William & Diane Lewish of Wilmington, DE; sisters and brothers-in-law: Catherine & Harry Sharak of Syracuse, NY and Ann & Jacque Cassidy of Elmira, NY ; several nieces , nephews , and a host of caring friends. At Daniel's request there will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited attend Daniel's Mass of Christian Burial which will be held at St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads,NY on Thursday June 20, 2013 at 10 AM. Flowers will be provided by the family. Interment in St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Lewish. Arrangements entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY. Flowers will be provided by the family.