Michael Martin "Mickey" Vergillo

Michael "Mickey" Martin VERGILLO Lifelong Seattle resident. Born at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital on August 20, 1941 to Martin Vergillo and Elizabeth Mellor. Mickey fought a courageous battle with melanoma. He passed away December 11, 2010 at his home in Bellevue surrounded by family and friends. Mickey attended Bryn Mawr Elementary and Renton High School Class of 1959. It was there that he met the love of his life, Sandie Butler. Mickey and Sandie married in 1962 and began a journey that lasted 48 years. From a young age, Mickey thrived in challenging and competitive situations. This led to his instant success in the sport of cycling. At the age of 14, he won four First place trophies as a member of the Rainier Wheelman. He later became president of the Wheelman, and enjoyed many years of local and National championships including the Olympic Trials in 1964. He was Chairman of the Washington State Bicycling Association which had an integral role in the development of the Redmond Velodrome in 1975. He was also a 2-year letterman for the University of Washington men's gymnastics team, and the only UW athlete at the time to win Most Inspirational 2 years in a row. He graduated in 1965 with a degree in Business Administration. While attending the University he began selling cars from his father's gas station. This quickly transformed into a lifelong entrepreneurial passion with cars. He founded The Village Square Motor Car Co. in 1969. Many successful endeavors followed, including Xtra Car Rentals, Ryder Truck Rentals, and his current company, Extra Car Airport Parking. While serving as the Ryder Truck Rental National Dealer Association President, he developed the largest Ryder Truck Dealership in the NW. Aside from his love for cars, Mickey was an avid reader, who loved history, architecture and traveling to experience the world's food and wine. In 1977 Mickey and Sandie built their custom home in Bellevue. In 2000, he was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of attending the Tour de France. Throughout his life, his adoration for Frank Sinatra was a source of both consolation and celebration. With dads passing, listening to Frank has been of great comfort to his family. We hope that when you hear Sinatra's voice it will inspire a memory of Mickey. Mickey is survived by his adoring wife Sandie Vergillo. Other survivors include his mother, Elizabeth "Tish" Vergillo, brother Tim Vergillo his wife Kay, son Michael M. Vergillo II his wife Kimberly and their children Lizzie, Zachary & Kirstie, son Anthony Vergillo his wife Amy and their son Arlo, daughter Angeli and her husband Anthony and their sons Frankie and Andre, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Marty Vergillo. Although mom has lost her loving husband and best friend, we will all cherish the memories. Greenwood Memorial Park 350 Monroe Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 ~ Viewing December 16th, 12pm-5pm. Services December 17th, 1:30pm. Reception to follow at Spirit of Washington Event Center 233 Burnett Avenue South, Renton WA 98055 Donations may be made in Mickey's name to the Lance Armstrong Foundation at LIVESTRONG.com.