Michael Anthony Pereira, 68, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 after an extended health battle. He was born February 25th, 1954 in Karachi, Pakistan, the son of Palmira Rose Pereira and the late Oscar Ignatius Pereira.
Michael was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, and brother. He loved to travel, hike, cook Indian dishes, follow sports, loved to read, especially the Bible, and had a green thumb. Michael had a strong faith in God that never wavered and was a member of Church of God Ministries International, and United Church of God. Michael graduated from University of Texas, Houston, with a Masters in Electrical Engineering. After his schooling, he moved to the Bay area in California and worked at various tech companies. The longest and most impactful tenure he held was at Cisco Systems where he authored several patents. After residing in California for over 40 years, he moved to Indiana, working for Harris before retiring in 2016.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Penny; his mother, Palmira, from Toronto (Canada); daughter, Christina (Derek) Dwyer from Concord (California); stepchildren, Nikki Tran, Tyler (Susan) Leavitt, Alexander (Katie) Leavitt, all from the Fort Wayne area; seven grandchildren; and sister, Jean D'Costa; brother, Joseph Pereira; nephew, Steven (Aida) D'Costa from Toronto (Canada); his caregivers, Stephanie, Mandy; and many friends.
A memorial visitation to honor Michael's life will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. He will be laid to rest at 10:00 am Riverview Cemetery, Churubusco, Indian.
Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to Church of God Ministries International of Syracuse, Indiana. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Michael's family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com.
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