He moved from Oradell, N.J. to Sarasota in 1962, and graduated from Riverview High School in 1963. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a Vietnam veteran. He was employed by GTE and Verizon for 43 years retiring in 2010. Michael was a 32nd degree Mason, former Shriner, and a Past Patron of Sarasota #66 Order of the Eastern Star.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Loretta, and son, Kevin Matthew Miraglia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Sarasota County, 2331 15th St, Sarasota, FL 34237.
A visitation for Michael will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home - Wiegand Chapel, 7454 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231. Following the visitation will be a funeral service at 1:30 PM at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
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