Michael P. Pogwist

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad and Pap, Michael P. Pogwist, 87 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania who passed away peacefully on Friday August 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born Tuesday, February 15,1938 in Summit Hill, the son of the late Walter J. and Stella (Fornagiel) Pogwist. Mike was also predeceased by; his beloved wife of 49 years Patricia A. (Heller) Pogwist; son Michael F. Pogwist; an infant sister Mary; brother Walter S. (Sonny) Pogwist.

Surviving are; daughter Lisa Filloy and her husband Rob with whom he resided; his grandchildren whom he adored, Zachary and Nathan Filloy, Ali Rose and Alex Pogwist.

He was a devout catholic and member of St. John XXIII parish.

Mike proudly served in the Army National Guard. Honorable discharge after 9 years of service achieving rank as SGT E-5.

Mike was employed as a skilled sewing machine mechanic. Learning his trade at Walter W. Moyer Co in Ephrata, PA and later at J. E Morgan Knitting Mill of Tamaqua/Hometown, where he retired, after 33.5 years of dedicated service.

After retirement Mike kept busy with part time employment with John Vanak Detective Agency at both Hart Metals Inc. and Miners Memorial Hospital. Most recently Mike worked as a part time custodian/“handyman” at the Tamaqua Elementary School. Mike was well known in the community as the guy who can fix any sewing machine or sharpen scissors.

Mike looked forward to Saturday morning coffee club with his close friends from Morgans. They would talk for hours and reminisce about the “old days”.

Mike loved hunting and fishing with his family. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Philadelphia Phillies. Above all things Mike was a true family man. He was always there to show his love and support. His smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & cremation Services, Inc. 655 East broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Mass of Christian Burial in Mike's honor will be celebrated on Thursday morning August 28 2025 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday morning from the funeral home from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.

Interment will be in Sky - View Memorial Park , Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Mike's name may be made in care of St. John XXIII R.C.C.

Online condolences or a fond memory can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com