He was the beloved husband for 33 years of Anne Mesman Montalbano; loving father of Sean Fox (Tina), Scott Montalbano (Katelyn), Katie McCulloch (Alex), and the late infant, Nicholas Michael Montalbano; "Pappy" to Payton, Bronx, Scarlett, Alec, and Memphis; and brother of Debby Jolissaint (Greg), Mark Montalbano, Steve Montalbano (Carrel), David Montalbano (Julie), Melanie Sprague (Jerry), and the late Nino Montalbano. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Joyce Wusthoff Montalbano.
Mike was born and raised in New Orleans. He was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, attended Delgado Community College and University of New Orleans. Mike was in the finance and mortgage business for over 30 years. In his time as a lender, he was able to help so many people achieve the dream of buying a home.
Mike was a devoted family man, and his greatest joy in life was the gift of being "Pappy".
He was a "dedicated" fan of the Saints and L.S.U. Mike enjoyed Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, playing golf, and most of all Christmas, because of his love of giving.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 1:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mike's memory to Children's Hospital in New Orleans.
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
