William J. Micklos

William Jerome Micklos, age 87, passed away at his residence Saturday, July 30, 2016. Mr. Micklos was a native of Pittsburg, PA and had resided in Portsmouth since 1972. He was the son of the late Michael and Mary Teliska Micklos and his step mother, Emma Micklos, the husband of Mary Ellen Micklos, by whom he is survived. Mr. Micklos retired as CWO2 from the US Navy having served first in Korea and then in various naval activities. After retirement from military service, he was employed by Naval Air Engineering (CAFSU) and worked in Mayport, FL and in the field office at the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, VA. He was very active in Churchland Lodge #276 AF&AM, having served as Master for two terms. He was a member of Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies and the Esther Chapter #37 Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a member of the USS Enterprise Association in which he became a “Plank Owner,” and in the Aviation Boatsman’s Mates Association in which he was honored with the “Living Legend Award” in 2012. In addition to his wife, Bill Micklos is survived by his son, Glenn Micklos and, Nancy, of Chesapeake, VA; two grandsons, Mitchell and Connor Micklos; a granddaughter, Alyssa Winfree; a great-granddaughter, Kynleigh Winfree; his brother, Regis Micklos, of Pittsburg, PA; two nephews, Carl Lapiska and Lisa, Robert Lapiska and Martha, of Texas. Other survivors include numerous nephews and nieces from Pennsylvania, Texas, California, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois and Virginia. He is predeceased by his bothers, Bernard, George and Tony Micklos, and his sister, Mary Lapiska. Bill will long be remembered as a gentle, kind, honest and honorable gentleman. He was proud of his family and was generous with them and all of his friends. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Loving Funeral Home, 3225 Academy Avenue, Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM with Masonic Rites starting at 5:30 PM. A funeral service will be held at St Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 3300 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, on Thursday, August 4, at 1:00 PM. Mr. Micklos will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors on December 22, 2017. Memorial donations may be forwarded to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, the Masonic Home of Virginia, PO Box 7866, Henrico, VA 23231, or to a charity of choice.