John Joseph Miescier

John Joseph Miescier (November 16, 1939 – February 2, 2021) Miescier, John Joseph, resident of Midlothian, Virginia, formerly of Pittsboro, North Carolina and Vienna, Virginia, passed away on February 2, 2021 at the age of 81 years. Born on November 16, 1939 in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, John graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, and the University of Rhode Island with a master’s degree in microbiology. John served for 30 years as a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service with tours of duty in Alaska, Arizona, Alabama, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC. He was conscientious in his work ethic, yet humble about his accomplishments. John met his wife Catherine in 1962 in Bethel, Alaska, and together they raised four children. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, John worked hard to provide for his family and to document important moments via home movies, photos, slides, binders filled with family memorabilia – childhood drawings, cards, letters, newspaper clippings, souvenirs, certificates, seemingly inconsequential notes scribbled and left on a counter. John will be remembered for his colorful tales about his formative years, first job as a supermarket checker, Alaska adventures, and nostalgic history of life with his beloved wife Cathie. We cherish these stories as they have forged our own identity and memories of John and our extended family. John is predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Catherine, as well as his parents John and Leona Miescier, and much loved Uncle Vincent Zegarski. He is survived by his much adored sister, Rita Miescier Schmoll (Harry) of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his children, Lynn Miescier (Jeffery Raid) of Columbia, Maryland; Michael Miescier (Carolina) of Salt Lake City, Utah; Melanie Miescier Rodgers (Scott) of Durham, North Carolina; and Suzanne Miescier Nigriny (Matthew) of Chesterfield, Virginia; grandchildren Matthew Keimig (Holly), Allen Keimig, James Nigriny, Daniel Nigriny, and Nicolas Miescier. John provided years of caregiving, love, and devotion to his wife Catherine who died in 2019 due to a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Therefore, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Phone: (800)272-3900. Website: https://alz.org

John Joseph Miescier

November 16, 1939 - February 2, 2021