Michael Murgo

MURGO, MICHAEL, age 90, of 33 Dartmouth Street, Bristol, died Sunday, March 11, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Josephine (Abatuno) Murgo, his wife of 70 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Gaetano and Ermelinda (Cupolo) Murgo. Michael served as a Corporal in the US Army during WWII. He was an Extruder Operator for 37 years for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp, retiring in 1978. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Michael Murgo, Jr. and his wife, Ellen of Narragansett, Emily Spinard and her husband Edward of Bristol, Gaetano Murgo of Swansea, MA and Nicholas Murgo and his wife, Donna of Warwick, fifteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three sisters, Antonetta Francis, Philomena (Pat) Pezzullo and Doris (Ted) Moskala all of Bristol, a sister-in-law, Edith (Vincent) Chisholm of Barrington and many cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Caroline F. Murgo, three brothers, Paul F., John B. and Rudolph M. Murgo and a sister, Lucy E. Murgo. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM with aMass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bristol Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen and Pantry, P.O. Box 223, or to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 127 State Street, both Bristol, RI 02809. For online condolences, shared memories, full obituary, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com