Juri Choma

Juri Choma (24 January 1940 – 14 July 2020)

Born in Lviv Ukraine in 1940, Juri came to this country late in the year 1972, with nothing but a check for 100 rubles (that no bank would cash), and no knowledge of the English language, still having a silly accent 47 years later.

During the course of his life he became a General contractor / home builder, building multiple houses in both Philadelphia, and surrounding counties, including 2 homes for himself in Jenkintown and Leighton.

 Juri, is survived by his wife Marta (neè Pluwak) of 42 years, and children Marko, Yuri and late son Andrew, along with two children from a previous marriage, Lida and Taras.

 Juri was given the chance for a new and better life in this great country, helping and supporting many family members who had joined the migration from Ukraine to America.

*The family will conduct a condensed funeral on July 18th 2020, with a celebration of life happing one year later on July 17th 2021.

Saturday, July 18th 2020

@ St. Michael the Archangel, 1013 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown PA 19046

10:00 – 11:30              Viewing and Personal Remembrance

11:30 – 11:45              Prayer and Memorial Service (панахидa)

11:45 – 12:15              Departure from Church to Cemetery

@ Lawnview Memorial Park Cemetery, Jenkintown PA 19046

12:15 – 12:30              Grave Side Prayer and Final Farewell

12:30 – 12:45              Roses

12:45                           Departure

Due to COVID-19, there will not be a reception following the procession and service, but we will have a Celebration of Life and Remembrance Festivity, on the one year anniversary.

Saturday, July 17th 2021       (one year anniversary)

@ St. Michael the Archangel, 1013 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown PA 19046

15:00 – 16:00              Mass and Prayer Service

16:00 – 20:00              Celebration of Life / Remembrance Festivity

Due to current COVID-19, and the recent uptick in cases, the family requests all visitors to adhere to CDC guidance pertaining to social distance; hygiene; health awareness & decision making. 

- Must wear a mask when inside the Church or any other buildings

- Please refrain from shaking hands or giving hugs

- Please refrain from touching the casket

- Please maintain 6 feet or more of distance between people, and when in larger outdoor gatherings       please spread out

- Wash and hand sanitize whenever possible

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