Michael was predeceased by his son Michael Pratola, Jr. and his parents, Adolph Pratola and Catherine (nee Tortoriello) Kelly. He is survived by his former wife Johanna Conte, his devoted daughter Cheryl Pratola, his brothers, Adolph Pratola, Jr. and his wife Wanda, and Donald Pratola, and his sister Marietta Chris and her husband Marty.
Visitation will be held at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home 3010 Ridgeway Rd., Manchester, NJ 08759, on Monday March 7, 2011, from 10am -1 pm, with a Funeral Service to start at 1pm. Entombment to follow at the Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River, NJ.