Michael John Minichello

Michael John Minichello passed on December 22, 2020 at his home in Dennisport, MA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 14, 1937 in his proud neighborhood of East Boston. Michael was the son of Anthony J. and Emily G. (Silva) Minichello. Besides his parents Michael was predeceased by his brother Anthony and his wife Marjorie, brother John and his sister Phyllis. Michael served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. Michael settled in Quincy, MA with his beloved wife of 55 amazing years, Mary Lou (Langille). Together they were the proud proprietors of The Washington Tap of Quincy, MA for 20 years. Michael also worked with Air Freight at Logan Airport for 20 years and for State Street Bank for 10 years before semi-retirement in Dennisport, MA where he worked at Ocean Edge Resort for 16 years. While in retirement, Michael achieved a golfer's dream, a hole-in-one on October 27, 1995 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, SC. Michael was a member of the Cape Cod Men's Club and Bowling League and a member of Dennis Highlands Golf Course.

He is the loving father of Regina Minichello of Dennis, MA, Michael and his wife Kelly (Driscoll) of Norwell, MA and Michelle Hynes and her husband Sgt. Jack Hynes (BPD) of South Boston, MA. Michael is also the hero (Papa Lou) to 5 grandchildren, Julia Minichello, Michael (MJ) Minichello, Brennah Hynes, Millie Hynes and Jack Hynes. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law Diane Perry of Middleborough, MA and is the brother-in-law to Regina and her husband Arthur (Gerry) Hanrahan of Harwich, MA and John Langille and his partner George Rodriquez of Easton, MA. He is also the beloved and proud Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He truly touched everyone that crossed his path. No matter who you were to know him was to love him!

With STRICT adherence to COVID-19 health precautions and social distancing rules relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Monday, December 28th from 3-7 p.m. at Doane, Beal & Ames, 729 Route 134 South Dennis, MA 02660. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 29th at St. Pius X Church, 5 Barbara St., South Yarmouth, MA 02264. Burial to follow with military honor at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 68 Center St., Suite 19, Hyannis, MA 02601. To leave an online condolence or to share a memory visit www.doanebealamesdennis.com.