Michael Campanelli, 84, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2019. Born March 17, 1934 in Bari, Italy to the late Giuseppe and the late Maria Campanelli. Michael served in the Italian Army before moving from Italy to New York in the 1960’s. Michael and his late wife Josephine lived in New York raising their family and running a landscaping business and a hot dog cart until moving to the Tampa area in 1989. Michael was a talented accordion player, loved to sing and to the enjoyment of his family loved to cook. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Sons of Italy in Tampa. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Josephine, his dear sister Francesca “Francine” Colasurdo and his parents Giuseppe and Maria, Michael is survived by his loving children Joseph, Michelle Castoni (Miguel), Linda, Dale and Rosemarie, his dear brother Grazio (Claire) and his cherished 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A visitation will take place on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 5 PM to 8PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home. Funeral services will then be held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:30AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.
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