MICHAEL J. MIRTICH age 76. Beloved husband of 53 years to Mary Ann (nee Brys); father of Laurie Psaltis (Tony), Coleen Cuellar (Michael), and Karen Prexta (Paul); loving grandfather of Halley, Rachel, Julia, Max and Alexa; brother of Ray. Michael was a distinquished research Physicist at N.A.S.A for 35 years and successfully authored numerous papers and patents. He loved his Slovenian heritage and played polka music with many bands since the age of 13. He graduated from John Carroll Univ. with Bachelor and Masters degrees. Passed away suddenly Oct. 24, 2012. Funeral Mass Monday Oct. 29, Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. Entombment St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS N. OLMSTED SUNDAY 1-5 PM.