Michael ‘Pete’ J. Korda Jr. 1936-2023

He was born in Youngstown on Nov. 27, 1936, to Michael Sr. and Julia Nogrady Korda. Pete attended South High School and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps in South Korea. He later worked for Feldman Brothers and then General Motors until his retirement.

Pete enjoyed NASCAR, trains, antiques and flea markets.

His greatest joy was his family. He was a husband, father, papa and best friend, who always put his family first.

Pete lost his loving wife, Mary Mabel Bailey Korda, in 2015.

Life will live on in his children, Michael (Tami) Korda of Ellsworth, Lori (Korda) Smith of Salem; grandchildren, Nicole, Chelsea, Tori, Timothy “TT” and Dalton; great-grandchildren, Daniel, Olivia and Brayden; sister, Kay Danks; sister-in-law, Gail Korda; his friend, Jean; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, Pete also was preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Korda and Barbara Miksell; and brothers-in-law, Dick Miksell and Jack Danks.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Cremation and Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat Inc., 3896 Oakwood Ave., Austintown, OH 44515.

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