Michael Andrew Janocko

of Monroeville, passed away on Wednesday April 17, 2024, after a brief illness. 
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 23 years, Sally Louise Bachovchin Janocko in 2017. 
Born November 10, 1940, in Wilkinsburg to Andrew Janocko and Ann Evans. 
Father to Mathew (Regina) Janocko of Missouri, and Malchus (Rachel) Janocko of New Jersey.
Cherished grandfather of Grey Ann, and Violet Jeanne Janocko. 
Eldest Brother to David Janocko of Murrysville and the late Philip Janocko.

Michael was a 1958 graduate of Scott High School in North Braddock.  He was an Eagle Scout in troop 28 and worked as a camp counselor at Camp Twin Echo during his high school summers. He also loved the summer he worked at Kennywood Park. Upon graduation from high school he began working at Westinghouse and began night school at what was then Carnegie Tech where he earned his bachelor’s degree in physics (1964).  He continued on and received his master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon University (1967), all the while working days at Westinghouse. He worked for Westinghouse and subsequent unit owner Northrop Grumman for 41 years, retiring in 1999. As a research physicist, he worked on superconductive materials for microwave applications and was granted several patents.  A lifetime member of the NRA, Michael enjoyed hunting and competitive shooting and served as the secretary of the Metropolitan Police Revolver League. His love of birds, both watching and feeding was deep, proudly telling anyone who would listen about the family of Pileated woodpeckers that loved his yard.

Friends are welcome Friday, April 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 in the Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory Inc; 700 Linden Ave. at Cable; East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800, where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 27 at Noon.  

Memorial donations may be made to Doctors without Borders.