Peter D. Misko

Mr. Peter D. Misko, Jr., age 101, died Thursday, May 21, 2015. Mr. Misko was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He retired from Biloxi Fire Department and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He was also a longtime commercial fisherman for many years. Mr. Misko was a former member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a dearly loved father and grandfather and will be sadly missed. Mr. Misko is preceded in death by his parents, Peter D. Misko, Sr. and Katie Skremetta Misko; wife, Gladys Cowart Misko; son, Louis Misko; sister, Lucretta Skremetta; and brothers, Nick Misko, Joe Misko, Steve Misko and Lawrence Misko. Survivors include his daughters, Katherine (Milton) Atchison, Jeanette (Pat) Leonard and Elizabeth (Pat) Cox; sister, Frances Martin; grandchildren, Mark Cox, Katie Atchison and Eric Atchison; and three great-grandchildren, Jared Hartman, Dylan Hartman and Aiden Atchison. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.