Yuri Lyashcuk

A Tribute to Yuri Lyashcuk

Yuri Lyashcuk was a light in this world—brilliant, kind, and full of love.  Born on April 19, 1981, in the beautiful city of Lviv, Ukraine, he grew up with a sharp mind, a warm heart, and a sense of humor that could brighten even the darkest days.  From a young age, it was clear that he was special—curious, talented, and always ready to make others smile.

 Yuri moved to the United States, embracing a new country while never forgetting his roots.  He had a deep love for history, knowing everything there was to know about both Ukraine and America.  His hands were golden—whether he was working with electronics, creating security systems, writing poetry, or even giving a perfect haircut; there was nothing he couldn’t do.

He built a life filled with love, family, and purpose.  In 2012, the greatest joy of his life arrived—his son, Christopher Mitchell. Yuri was a devoted father . He cherished his family and always put others before himself. He knew loss, having said goodbye to his first wife, but he found love again, moving to Massachusetts to begin a new chapter.

Yuri had a heart big enough for the whole world. He cared deeply about his homeland and the war that threatened it. He never stopped supporting Ukraine, always standing with its people and army. He believed in justice, in kindness, and in doing what was right.

In July 2024, Yuri was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  He fought with everything he had, refusing to give up, believing with all his heart that he could win.  Even in the hospital, despite the pain, he remained the person he always was—kind, charismatic, and full of life. The nurses and doctors who cared for him saw what everyone who knew him already did: Yuri was extraordinary.  His strength, his warmth, his ability to connect with people left an unforgettable mark.

When he moved to hospice, the nurses came to say their goodbyes, telling his mother how special he was, how deeply he had touched their lives. That was Yuri—someone who, even in his hardest moments, made an impact on everyone around him.

His life was a testament to love, resilience, and the power of human connection.  Yuri will never be forgotten.  His laughter, his kindness, his brilliance will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.  He was a son, a father, a husband, a friend—a man whose presence made the world brighter.

Rest in peace, Yuri. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Yuri is survived by his son Christopher; his wife Kate Moyeseyeva; his mother Oksana Mamalouy (Andriy Mamalouy); his father Yuri (Olena Vidnich); his uncle Fedir Tupitsyn; his aunt Galina Tupitsyn; his uncle Roman Yurchyshyn; his aunt Olena Yurchyshyn; and his brother Moris Lyashcuk.  He is also survived by his cousins Oksana Yurchyshyn and Roman Semenuk; his father-in-law Misha Livshits; and the family of his late wife: Inna Samoilenko, Sergiy Samoilenko and Andriy Samoilenko. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday at 10 AM at the Fletcher-Nasevich Funeral Home.  Parastas Prayers will be sung at 11 AM.  Burial will follow at St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery.

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