Michael Peter Bak, 90, reunited with his mother Anna, father John, sister Virginia, and brothers Ed and John on February 5, 2025. Born in Derby, Mike attended Ansonia High School, and earned a BS from the University of Connecticut, and an MS from University of Tennessee. He was a Lieutenant in the Navy and a Budget Examiner for the Philadelphia School District, the City of Philadelphia, and the State of Connecticut.

Uncle Mike is survived by nephews Gregory (Paula) and Thomas (Lorie) Martiska and David (Shannon) Bak, and nieces, Joanna Martiska Woodworth and Laura Martiska. He was the great uncle to Suzanne and John Martiska, Miles and Eli Martiska, Alec and Abby Woodworth, and Sydney, Logan, and Riley Bak.

Uncle Mike treated his nieces and nephews as his children and took them on ski trips and many points along the East Coast. He was an avid skier, tennis player, exerciser, hiker, and walker, and was passionate about eating healthy. He enjoyed the beach. He travelled to many places with his brother John.

John’s parents, John and Anna immigrated to the United States from Slovakia. They worked hard during the Depression and to provide a full life for their children. They were proud of all their children accomplished. Burial will be in the spring at St. Peter and St. Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church Cemetery, Derby, CT. The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, is in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.