Beloved Husband of Dolores nee Coppello
Devoted Father of Camille Sandberg (Steven) and Sean (Elizabeth)
Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Olivia, Ryan, Kaela, Colin and Brendan
Michael was born in Brooklyn, raised in Queens Village and attended Brooklyn Tech High School. At 17, he enlisted in the United States Navy and earned the Rate of Quartermaster, serving on two Fletcher-class Destroyers, the USS Colahan and the USS Mullaney, in the Pacific Fleet from 1957-1961. Upon his Honorable Discharge, Michael joined the Seafarers International Union and sailed around the world as a merchant seaman from 1961-1968. Upon coming ashore, he joined the Staten Island Ferry as a Deckhand and spent most of his career in the position of Ferry Terminal Supervisor, retiring in 1996.
In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. He loved attending his grandchildren's school and sporting events and was always involved in their daily lives.
Funeral Wednesday from Harmon Funeral Home 571 Forest Avenue West Brighton
Funeral Mass 10:45 am St. Teresa R.C. Church
Private Cremation to Follow
Visiting Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm
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