Michael Anthony Susanowiz

He was born in Brooklyn, New York and continued to live with his parents, Alice and Bruno Susanowiz along with five sisters and one brother. He attend school in New York and upon graduating high school, joined the US Marine Corp. During his years in the Marines Corp he served in Viet Nam. Upon completing that tour, he was stationed in North Carolina and was part of the Military Police. While living in North Carolina this is where he showed us, his children what the beach/ocean had to offer.

He was a wonderful man who would give you the shirt off his back. He adored his wife so much he did not want to be without her and was heartbroken when she passed away. We were grateful to have five additional years with my dad. In those five years he made sure we knew we were all loved and cherished.

He was a family man and loved the beach, loved to laugh and hangout when there were family functions. He made sure he attend anything and everything that was surrounded with family.

He taught me the true meaning of the word FAMILY. We will forever treasure all the wonderful and amazing memories you gave us. Your presence is truly missed and will forever be. You are and were a loving father who taught me the meaning of hard work as well as the pay offs of that hard work. You are and were an unbelievably amazing and loving grandfather. Your grandchildren were so blessed to know you, learn from you and admire the strength you always showed them. Your great-grandchildren made you smile, laugh and demanded ALL your attention. There was never a day that went by that we all didn’t need you in our own way.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Dana (Derrick) Willis and son Craig Susanowiz; his 10 grandchildren, Kamron Susanowiz, Kortney Susanowiz, Kenzi Susanowiz, Brenden Susanowiz, Lauren Susanowiz, Jacob Susanowiz, Derrick (LaRae) Willis, Alyssa Willis, Kylee (Craig) Shafer and Riley Willis and his amazing 6 great-grandchildren; Jayliana, Weston, Isaiah, Khaliil, Kyler, and Myles.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home 7950 131st Street N., Seminole, Florida 33776 / 727-391-0121