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Michael Macario Obituary
He was born in San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 1, 1955 and grew up in the Oregon Section of Pittston. He graduated from Pittston Area High School in 1972 and attended Misericordia University. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
One of Michael's passions was mentoring the youth of our area through coaching multiple sports teams and his reward was the acknowledgement that so many of the kids he coached remembered him years later. He was a life fan of the Texas Longhorns, N.Y. Giants, N.Y. Yankees and a dedicated Beatles fan. He was also a history buff.
Michael was the son of Sheila Macario Agolino and the late Angelo Macario.
He is survived by his fiancé Cassaundra Joseph; sons, Anthony Macario (Melissa) of Duryea; and Robert Macario (Katelyn) of Pittston; grandson Angelo Anthony Macario; brother Robert Macario (Diane); sisters Gloria Macario Kizis (Daniel) and Angela Macario Lopiano (Stephen); numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A funeral service by the Rev. Peter Sellani will be held Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the Italian Christian Church, at the corner of Oak and LaGrange Streets, Pittston. Those attending the service are asked to meet at the church the morning of the funeral.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Duryea Little League Association, 700 Foote Ave., Duryea, PA 18642 or the Luzerne County ASPCA, 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
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Jim &Justine Borino
November 17, 2025
Ten years flew by so fast. Mike is thought of often. Good long time friend...Rest peacefully...Jim &Tina Borino
Justine
November 17, 2024
Be at peace Mike...Jim &Tina
Dee
November 18, 2019
Missing you
Mark Zara
November 30, 2015
My condolences to the Macario family. Over the years Michael and I had many discussions about our younger days at PAHS. I especially enjoyed Coach Macario's subtle "critiques" of my bad calls in the games I umpired. Michael will be sadly missed.
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Isabel Mickle. Adam's mother
November 26, 2015
Rob, I just want to say how sorry I am to hear of your dad passing. Just knowing the kind,thoughtful,caring person you are says so much about the way your dad was. Those traits you got from him which shows what a special man (dad) he was and will be remembered for those things.
Stay in touch with your friends as they are there even when you least expect it. My prayers go with you and the rest of your family.
Angela (Dailey) Faulkner
November 25, 2015
Macario Family. So sorry for your loss. RIP Mike. You will missed, but never forgotten.
Mark Zara
November 25, 2015
My condolences to Michael's family. Over the years we shared many stories of our PAHS days. What I enjoyed the most about Mike were his subtle and sarcastic "critiques" of all my bad calls over the years. Every time I am at the Duryea baseball field he will be remembered. He will be sadly missed.
Frank
November 25, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of Mikes passing. He lived every moment of Life.One of my best friends back in the late 70's, at the Hose Co.. A True Friend, will be missed by many. Sorry for your loss.Rest in Peace my Friend
Jim Krall
November 25, 2015
Mike had a big heart. He would periodically call my mom and check up on her. She enjoyed hearing from him and did talk to him prior to his recent hospitalization. Too young to leave us. Rest in peace Mike.
Sandie Charney
November 24, 2015
I am sending my sympathy to the MACARIO family on the passing of your dad may he rest in peace.
Ken S
November 24, 2015
Mike was one of the Greatest coaches to coach The Purple Riders and the Greatest Coach I ever had the privilege to play for.He asked for one way to play Mobile,agile,hostile.WE DID R.I.P Mike.Sorry for your loss
Darcy. Larry, Gino, Alison Berti
November 23, 2015
Such a wonderful man. Honest, hard working and passionate. My son Gino loved golfing with him on a Saturday afternoon. He loved life, and life loved him back. Soar with the angels my friend.
We love you and will miss you big guy,
The Berti family
Tom musto
November 23, 2015
RIP MIKE, MIKE was my coach when i was in 7th and 8th grade, he was my favorite coach all thru my playing career, you will be missed
Joe Mersincavage
November 23, 2015
So Sorry to hear about Mike's Passing. He was a great guy to be around as a coach from The "Y" and at St. Mary's Assumption...Hook em Horns....
November 23, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Always remember him as a guy who always wanted to mentor kids. Although he was just three years older than me, his brother, Bob, Tubby Lopresto, Johnny Licata and the rest of us kids who spent our lives in the Oregon section of Pittston, he served as a neighborhood football coach before junior football came to our area. If i recall, he was teaching us how to run the wishbone offense when we were around 10 because of his love for the Texas Longhorns. May he rest in peace.
Tony Marzola
November 23, 2015
Rest in Peace My Friend....
Tom Healey
November 23, 2015
Sorry to hear of Mikes passing ..
Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I remember Mike going up in the Oregon section of Pittston and in High School, I am deeply saddene.
Gene Morio
November 23, 2015
Sheila, Sorry to hear of your loss. My mom spoke very kindly of you and your relationship with the English emigres while she was alive. May he RIP.
justine borino
November 23, 2015
Macario Family & Cassaundra,Thinking of you with the passing of Mike.We have been thinking of him so much these last few weeks;We thought we would be together at the garage laughing at his hospital experience;God had other plans which we must accept & cope.May Mike be at peace & our memories bring comfort.Jim & Justine Borino
November 23, 2015
Macario Family & Cassaundra,Thinking of you with the passing of Mike;our thoughts were of him so often for the past few weeks;we thought we would be at the garage and laugh about his hospital experience;God had other plans that we must accept and cope.May Mike be at peace & memories bring comfort to all of us.Memory Eternal Mike!!!Jim & Justine Borino
Bill Gaffney
November 23, 2015
Mike was my football coach 28 years ago when I was 12 years old. He was the most demanding, direct and intense coach I ever had. He was also the best coach I ever had the pleasure to play for. My memories are so clear of Mike yelling at me constantly to work harder and play better. Mike was also the 1st person to recognize positive results. A true indicator of a successful life is if you positively impacted others. Mike's impact on me and other young men was profound. Mike, R.I.P.- I am fortunate and forever appreciative I was able to call you coach.
Donald Banellis
November 23, 2015
I am saddened to hear of michael's passing ...we were good friends back in the late 60's early 70's ...and I will miss him
Millie Fleming
November 23, 2015
Anthony and family,
I am so sorry may god bless you at this sad time.
Ann Parrick
November 23, 2015
Mike was the best Little League coach of all time! Every kid was important to him. He sincerely wanted them to succeed in baseball and in life. My best memory of Coach Macario is the day my 10yr old son, Jacob, showed up for a game proudly sporting his new mohawk haircut. Mike LOVED it and spoke of it for years to come!
R.I.P. Coach.
Dee
November 23, 2015
Michael - You are Sadly Missed - Love You!!!! Dee
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