Michael Anthony Granieri, of Walden, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday August 19, 2023, surrounded by his wife Leonetta and his children in Middletown. He was 74.
Michael was born on August 5, 1949 in the Bronx to Francis Paul and Anna Luciano Granieri. He was the oldest of six children: Michael, Joseph, Lauren, Dennis, Anthony and Thomas.
Michael married his childhood sweetheart, Leonetta, and they raised six children together.
Michael was a retired Chef. He liked working on computers, watching old movies and listening and singing to oldies. His children and grandchildren loved listening to his stories and going to him for advice.
He is survived by his wife Leonetta, son Frank Granieri and wife Dawn, grandson Nicholas; daughter Lisa Cordone and husband Leo, granddaughters Gabriella, Julieanna, Isabella; daughter Deana Granieri and husband Raymond Garcia, grandchildren Raymond, Camryn, Matthew; son Vincent Granieri, grandchildren Alyssa, Andrew; daughter Leanne Granieri-Saez and husband Jonathan, granddaughters Eliana, Emily; son Stephen Granieri.
Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 28, 2023, at Most Precious Blood Church, Walden, NY 12586. Burial was at Wallkill Valley Cemetery, Walden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.
For directions or condolences, please visit millspaughfuneralhome.com.