Nov. 30, 1946 - Feb. 4, 2010 MISHAWAKA - The Very Reverend Sergei Holowko, 63, passed away on Thursday, February 4th, in Mishawaka. Sergei was born on November 30, 1946, in Germany, to John and Katherine (Muschuk) Holowko. He was preceded in death by his parents. On August 15, 1998, he married the former Melodie E. Phend. Surviving are his loving wife; and children, Tonya (Tom) Letherman of South Bend, Tammy (fiancé, Tim Ambs) McCray of Niles, MI, Theresa Tirotta of Elkhart, Gregory (Dina) Reese of Wildamar, CA, and Robert Tirotta of Elkhart; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and a brother, John J. (Lisa) Holowko Jr. of New Jersey. Sergei was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country proudly during the Vietnam War. He was active with many veterans groups. He enjoyed Karaoke and was an avid Notre Dame and Yankees fan. He served two parishes in Chicago, IL, and one in Milwaukee, WI. His last position was clergy at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Goshen. He was a very devoted husband and caring father. Sergei never met a person who did not become a friend. Visitation will be on Monday, February 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 9, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assn. Inc., 314 W. Catalpa Drive, Suite F, Mishawaka, IN 46545. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com. Miss me - But let Me Go. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little- but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared; Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan. A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart, Go to the friends we know: And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me - but let me go.