Michael J. Montesanto, age 57, passed away August 19, 2019 at his residence in Painesville Twp. Born October 4, 1961 in Cleveland, he had been a longtime Chester Twp. resident before moving to Painesville Twp. 15 years ago. Michael enjoyed following and talking politics. He also enjoyed collecting coins and silver. Michael’s greatest joy though was his family whom he was very proud of. He is survived by his wife Sijana (nee Ivankovic); parents Donald (deceased) and Marilyn Montesanto; siblings Luanne (Rick) Phipps, John (Debbie) Montesanto, and Patrick (Jennifer) Montesanto; niece Kylie (Marc) Slomiany; nephews Paul (Meghan) Phipps, D.J. Phipps, Thomas Montesanto, and Nicholas and Dominic Montesanto; father and mother-in-law Mike and Trudy Ivankovic; and sister-in-law Michelle Ivankovic. Friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chester Twp. on Sunday 1-5 pm, where services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11:00 am. Private Interment at a later date.