Memorial graveside services will be held Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the New Palestine Cemetery for Thomas O. Misko, Jr., 63, of Picayune who passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at his residence in Picayune.

Services are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home. The Rev. Kathleen Potts of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Picayune will officiate at the service.

A native of New Orleans, La., he was a retired Merchant Marine.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O. Misko, Sr.

Survivors include: his mother, Dominica E. Misko of Picayune; cousin, Genevieve (Jenny) Zibilich of Slidell, La.; and friend, Pete Spadoni of Metairie, La.

Memorials in his name may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1421 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466; Covenant Health and Rehab, 1620 Read Rd., Picayune, MS 39466; or a designated charitable organization of your choice.

There will be no visitation.

Obituary, directions and register book can be found on www.mcdonaldfh.com.