Michael Lynn Janosky

March 5, 1948 - May 10, 2017

Michael “Mike” Janosky, 69, of Pasadena, Texas passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Michael was born March 5, 1948 in Seattle, Washington. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Margaret Janosky, and is survived by his son, Brian Lee Janosky; granddaughter, Ava Taylor Janosky; brother, Danny Janosky & wife Jan; sister, Marcy Gardner and his companion Valerie Stiner as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and good friends. Michael grew up in the Houston-Galveston area, where he graduated from Hitchcock High School. He then went on to earn his degree in English Literature from Texas Lutheran College and was a member of Sigma Lambda Chi, where he was affectionately known as “Jack”. Michael was a great story teller and loved having a good time. He enjoyed coaching whatever sports team his son Brian was playing on, but his favorite sport was basketball (Go Duke!). He was a man with a big heart who loved his son and granddaughter more than words can describe. Michael also loved dogs. He adopted strays throughout the years (Ootah, May, Mojo and Mae) and smothered them with love until all the rough edges wore away. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service celebrating Michael’s life will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079. In addition to the customary remembrances please consider contributions in Mike's memory to Forgotten Pet Advocates at http://www.forgottenpetadvocates.com/donate/