[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 69 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MIKE CONDOLEON

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2013

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
the life of Michael J. ``Mike'' Condoleon, 81, who passed away March 
27, 2013 at St. Joseph Health Center in the presence of his loving 
family. Mike was born the son of John M. and Angela Condoleon on Nov. 
6, 1931, in Warren, Ohio.
   Northeast Ohio is known for hard working, honest Americans that work 
day in and day out to help drive this nation; Mike was no exception to 
this. He proudly served our nation in the U.S. Army during both World 
War II and the Korean War. In the early 1960s, Mike was the proud owner 
and operator of the McKinley Market. He also provided for his family 
while working at Penn Ohio Towel Co., St. Demetrios Community Center 
and most recently at Condo Inc.
   Mike was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and AHEPA 
Zeus 88. He found joy in reading, landscaping, doing home projects and 
studying history. Although Mike enjoyed these hobbies, none of them can 
compare to the love Mike had for his family. Mike is survived by his 
loving wife, Christina ``Tina'' Condoleon, whom he married August 18, 
1963; three children, John (Tricia) Condoleon of Howland, Harry (Holli) 
Condoleon of Algona, Iowa, and Angela (Steve) Zervas of Cortland; ten 
grandchildren, Kristin, Michael, Kurt, Caitlyn, Michael John, Nicholas, 
Gabriel and Laney Condoleon, Christopher and Melena Zervas; one sister, 
Peggy Kontos of Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
   Mike's son John is my dear friend, Mr. Speaker. And I know how proud 
he was of his son and all of his family. I know that his children 
continue to pass on to their children the values and integrity they 
witnessed in their father. And isn't that what it is all about? That is 
why I am honored to take this opportunity to commemorate the life of 
Michael J. Condoleon. He will be remembered as a friend, a colleague 
and a mentor to many--but most importantly, he will be remembered as a 
loving husband, father, and grandfather. His contributions to this his 
family, our community and our nation will not be forgotten.

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