Michael L. Birrittella

resident Michael Louis Birrittella.

Michael was born on November 24, 1939 in Park Hill to Joseph and Eleanor. He graduated Yonkers High School in 1957 and was a proud sailor in the United States Navy, where he honorably served the country he loved. After Michael’s time in the Navy, he joined the Yonkers Fire Department on August 28, 1963 where he served with honor for more than 36 years before retiring on January 8, 2000. Michael was also a member of the Lewisboro Police Department where he served with distinction. He wasn’t retired for too long before he joined the security team at St. John's Riverside Hospital. Michael was an Officer and active member of the Armando A. Rauso Post #40 AMVETS. He was also active in various other Veteran organizations throughout the years. Michael was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting Big Indian and the New York Giants. On May 16, 1964, Michael married the love of his life, Marie DiLello. They were blessed to have 57 loving years of marriage and beautiful memories. In addition to his wife Marie, he is survived by his devoted sons and daughters-in-law, James and Anna, Michael and Nancy and his four grandchildren, Benjamin, Maria, Alexander and Michael, who were the pride of his life and will forever be

his pals. Michael is also survived by his brothers Bernard, Richard and Joseph, his brothers-in-law, Joseph and Vincent, his sisters-in-law Deanna, Nancy, Ellen, Carol, Sallie and Debbie, his life-long best friend Robert Bisaccia, and many loyal family members and friends who he greatly adored. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his brother James and sister-in-law Sandra DiLello. Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Tuesday 3-7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Christ the King Church on Wednesday August 25th at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s memory to The Fisher House (Fisherhouse.org).

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

168 Park Ave.

Yonkers, N.Y. 10703

(914)965-5488

www.whalenandballfh.com