Albert A. Yanik
December 20, 1921 ~ March 4, 2014
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Asheville, NC
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Albert A. Yanik, 92 of Asheville, NC died Tuesday, March 4, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Joseph and Stephen, half-sister Anne Spilak Vaughan and half-brothers John and Andy Spilak. He was a loving husband and father survived by his wife Margaret; eight children, sons Joseph (Michelle), David (Deborah), James (Kimberlee), and Paul (Wesley), daughters Kathleen O'Connor (Ken), Linda Dula (John), Diana Rothweiler (Bob), and Christina Riggsbee (K.G.); sister Helen Koker; half brother Mike Spilak; 21 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
A native of Indiana County Pennsylvania, Albert was a US Army veteran who served across the European theater during WWII. He was a master tool and die maker employed by Square D Company for 43 years in Michigan, Kentucky and was transferred to Asheville in 1966 where he lived for the last 48 years. He rose to the position of tool room foreman. He guided and mentored many young apprentice toolmakers and also was an adjunct instructor of machine processes at AB Tech. Albert was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. The Rite of Christian burial will be held at St. Eugene Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, with the Rosary immediately prior to the service. The Reverend Fathers Patrick Cahill and Stephen Bugay will concelebrate. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11 at the North Carolina Veteran's Cemetery in Black Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Eugene Catholic Church, 72 Culvern St., Asheville, NC 28804, or to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731.
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. Albert was an awesome man and good neighbor for many years. We will miss him and his wonderful smiles. God Bless you Margaret and your family in your time of sorrow. God be with you always
I am so saddened to hear of Albert’s passing. He was a remarkably kind man. As a kid in the neighborhood I remember his quick smile and gentle manner. I’m sure we squashed many of his tomato plants with our kick ball games and other mischief, but he never complained. I had the pleasure to see him several times since we moved away and he always greeted me warmly and asked about my family. He was a man of character and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Yanik family in this time of mourning.
I was so sad to hear about Mr. Yanik passing away. Growing up, the Yanik’s were not only neighbors, but like a second family. I remember Mr. Yanik always working hard around the house, in the yard and in their huge garden. He (and his family) will always be a fond part of my childhood memories. Though this is a sad time, it is also a time that has brought back many, many happy memories. Love to you all!
Albert Yanik……a wise man, skilled with his hands, kind with his words and gentle with his demeanor……we are grateful for the time spent picking cherries in his yard, playing on his swing and sitting at his kitchen table sharing memories. We are blessed to have been a part of his life. The Reid-Thrush family
My heartfelt sympathy.
Worked with Mr. Al Yanik at Square D for over thirty years. Always enjoyed playing golf with him. He was a super fellow. So very sorry to hear he passed away.
Dear Joe and Michelle,
Alice and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to the Yanik family, especially to you, Paul and Wesley. Skip and I send our love to you and the children and pray for comfort and peace during this sad time. We love you.
Janice and Skip Storey
Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you on the passing of your father.