Michael Dianuzzo of New City passed away at his residence on June 11, 2021. Mike was born in Lodi, NJ on September 4, 1928, to Nicola and Jennie (Chiodo) Dianuzzo. He married Joan Brannan in 1952, and they moved to New City in 1959. Joan predeceased him in 2007.
Mike was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He was a Corpsman who served in the Korean War, and a purple heart recipient. Mike was an active member of IBEW Local 3 for 35 years, working as a sign electrician for Artkraft Strauss Sign Co. Mike volunteered as a Little League Coach in the 1960’s, spent many happy years bowling in men’s and mixed leagues at New City Bowl, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Mike is survived by his daughters – Maureen (Michael), Francine, Kathleen (John), and Jeannine (Jim); grandchildren – Lisle (Denise), Michael, Brian (Maura), and Kimberly; great-grandchildren – Colton, Ayla, Nolan, Kingston and Nathan; brothers – Nick, Joe and Bob (Carol); sisters – Palma and Geraldine, sisters-in-law Evelyn and Ann; many generations of nieces and nephews; and cherished friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Mike is pre-deceased by his brothers Frank and John and sister Marie.
Visitation will be at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home in New City on Tuesday, June 15 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, June 16 at 10 am at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church in New City with burial to follow at Ascension Cemetery in Airmont, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Disabled American Veterans (DAV.org) or United Hospice of Rockland County.
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