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VALLARIO - Michael D, 52 Years of Age, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2012, in Holladay, UT. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 20, 1960. Michael is survived by his parents,Dorothy and George of Delray Beach, FL, his brother, Sal(Robin), of Rockville Centre, NY; his sister Dorothy (Greg) Otto, of Delray Beach, FL and his brother George (Roxana), of Boca Raton, FL. Michael is also survived by and was a loving uncle to Jessica and Matthew Vallario and Olivia and Max Otto. He treated these special children as if they were his very own, and they responded in Kind. Michael was more than an uncle. He was truly special to them. Michael also had dear aunts, uncles and cousins, who always enjoyed his company. Michael was raised in Hewlett Harbor, NY and had many, many dear childhood friends. He loved to go boating, jet skiing and water skiing, with his brothers Sal and George, and his daring sister, Dorothy. He wasruly an outdoorsman in every sense of the word. Michael had resided in Holladay, UT for the past ten years, and truly enjoyed skiing, photography and cooking. We will all miss his crazy sense of humor and incredibly beautiful and contagious smile. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory, to his favorite charity, Catherine's Hope For A Cure, 566 NW 7th Avenue, Boca Raton, FL, 33486 www.catherineshopeforacure.org.Funeral services will be held at Babione Funeral Home, 1100 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, fL, 33432, 561-395-8787 on December 20, 2012 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, 7250 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL, 33487, 561-997-5486, on December 21, 2012 at 11 AM

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Dorothy Vallario

December 23, 2022

Christmas is never the same without you. Your memory lives on as if it was yesterday that you left us. I treasure the time we had but I wanted more. Mom

Jessie

December 16, 2022

Hey boots. I miss you. I wish we were together. It´s hell without you.

Dorothy Vallario

December 14, 2020

I still look for you in crowds, I still cry when I think of you, I hope you know how much you are missed and how much you were loved. You were a great son, brother, and most of all such a loving uncle. I miss you Mike. Love mom

sal Vallario

December 13, 2020

Its been eight long years without you. I'm still very saddened by your loss but know your still in my heart. I'll see you in my dreams. Forever your brother. Sal.

Jessie Day

May 20, 2020

Celebrating 60 years today baaaaaa. I dont know how youd feel about this but I wish we were celebrating together. Miss you boots, every single day.

Jessie Day

May 20, 2020

Celebrating 60 years today baaaaaa. I dont know how youd feel about this but I wish we were celebrating together. Miss you boots, every single day.

Dorothy Vallario

February 14, 2020

Thinking of you today and always

Dorothy Vallario

November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgivings in heaven Michael we miss you. You were always great carving the turkey I wish we could see you doing that again. You would have liked our family Reunion we had in July. We miss you Mike. Mommy

Dorothy Vallario

May 20, 2019

We went to the beach today to celebrate you. We Know it's your favorite place. It really wasn't planned but we all wound up there.. We were there for hours just talking about you and things we did. Happy Birthday Michael you are missed more then you could ever imagine. Love you Mommy

Uncle Mike

sal vallario

April 21, 2019

Aunt Dotty

April 20, 2019

Loved you All Always.

Dorothy Vallario

April 19, 2019

Happy Easter Michael we miss you.

Dorothy Vallario

December 16, 2018

Thanking of you today as we do every day wishing you were here with us we miss you so much. I can't wait some day to look into those beautiful eyes and be with you again. Love you Michael

Dorothy Vallario

May 20, 2018

Happy Birthday to my wonderful son who left us too soon.i know that you can see how much you are missed, it never gets easy. Today feels as sad as the day you died it will feel that way forever. I love and miss you and and will forever.

Dorothy Vallario

February 20, 2018

Michael your name was mentioned so many times by your nephews and nieces this week during our visit from Matthew and Jessica. Olivia and Max was so happy to spend time with their cousins spending time at your favorite beach. Michael you left them with memories to last their life.

December 26, 2017

Miss you today and everyday. Love you always. Xoxo

Dorothy Vallario

December 25, 2017

Christmas will never be the same without you . Life will never be the same, we miss you Michael. Merry Christmas in Heaven. Mom

Aunt Dotty Lamantia

December 21, 2017

Love you and always think about you . Always

Deborah Antonaccio

December 14, 2017

On your 5th Anniversary in Heaven I am praying you are at peace. With My Love .. Your Aunt Debbie

Dorothy Vallario

May 20, 2017

Missing you more then ever. I sometimes dream and wake up forgetting you are gone but not for long. Every day feels like the day you left it never gets easy to believe you are gone forever. Thank you for all the wonderful memories you left behind my son. Mom

Dorothy Vallario

June 26, 2016

Missing you always and forever

May 20, 2016

Happy Birthday boots. Always thinking of you. I miss you. Love you booty

Sal Vallario

February 26, 2016

Sal Vallario

February 26, 2016

Dorothy Vallario

December 25, 2015

Yhinking







Thinking about you and missing you today and everyday. Christmas is not the same and I guess it will never be, you know how much we miss you and know how much you were loved. I know how proud you are to see the children and how they grown to such wonderful young adults. My Christmas was full of surprises especially the dragonflies.I know your sprit was with us this Christmas we all felt your presents in so many ways,I love you Mike

dorothy vallario

December 15, 2015

everyday seems like the day we lost you. It doesn't seem real its so hard to accept.

December 14, 2015

I love and miss you brother , spending today in the snow and mountains that you love so much . Wish we enjoyed them together more. Always thinking of you .

May 20, 2015

Happy birthday boots. I miss you and love you. You baby

dorothy vallario

January 1, 2015

Michael. Another year without you was as awful to go through. Looking forward to another missing you more then ever. I cannot have that one more day that I wish for but I still have the memories. I know you would be proud of the children and how the have grown to wonderful young men and women. They miss you and you will never be forgotten. LOVE YOU MY SON. MOMMY

Joanne Beraducci

December 16, 2014

Dear Michael, two years have passed and you are always in my thoughts! You are missed here on earth, but I hope and believe you are in a better place ... And we will meet again in heaven! You have always been in my heart and thoughts. ILove you, Aunt Joanne

Deborah Antonaccio

December 15, 2014

On your second anniversary in heaven know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Merry Christmas Michael. Rest in Peace. With Love Aunt Debbie

Sissy????

December 14, 2014

Missing My Uncle Mike Today more than ever ????
Love you SO much

Sissy

December 14, 2014

Missing You today more than ever ????
Love you with all of my heart

Dorothy Vallario

December 14, 2014

Michael we are missing you more then ever.Mom

December 13, 2014

Michael The Celebration of Life Ceremony in Salt lake City was beautiful. .Seeing your name etched in glass made me very proud. We went to some of your favorite restaurants, I actual wished we would find you there. We drove to Park City and as I looked up at the sky the sun was coming out over the mountain. I realized this was your life and now someone else can see what you saw, Two years has passed and we miss you more then ever. Merry Christmas in Heaven. Love you, Mom

DOTTY VALLARIO

September 30, 2014

ONE MORE DAY, ONE MORE TIME, ONE MORE SUNSET MAYBE I'D BE SATISFIED. THEN AGAIN, I KNOW WHAT IT WOULD DO, LEAVE ME WISHING FOR ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU. love you always Mom

dorothy vallario

July 21, 2014

Never a day goes by that I don't think of you. You left us so many memories sometimes we laugh and sometimes we cry thinking about some of the crazy times we had.We miss you Mike we always will. Mommy

Deborah Clemente Antonaccio

May 20, 2014

Happy Birthday in Heaven. You are in our thoughts today - You were always in our thoughts. Rest in peace Michael
Love Always, Aunts Dotty, Joanne and Debbie and all your cousins

May 20, 2014

Happy birthday booty. Love you honey.

May 20, 2014

Michael today is your fifty fourth birthday and it seems like yesterday when we lost you. I daydream that you are still in Salt Lake City planning a trip, hopefully to come visit Florida. I want to be grateful for the time we had together, but it was not enough. I will miss you every moment of my life. I love you my son. Forever. Mommy

Sal and Robin Vallario

May 5, 2014

May has arrived, the month that you came into this world and brought so much joy and love into the hearts of those that knew you during your lifetime. And then, we pause, and we are saddened that you have left this physical world. We feel the deepest sorrow and our hearts ache to be able to see you, to hear you and to talk to you again. But, somehow, we endure and go on. How, we ask, are we able to do this? The answer is simple. We see you in the sky, the sun, moon and stars, we hear your beautiful melody as you roost upon the treetops, greeting us "Good Morning." And we feel your generous , warm spirit as you gently move through the swaying of the trees. We realize that you are everywhere and we are comforted by your glorious presence. And we go on. We love you Michael. RIP Always and forever, Sal and Robin

Sal and Ribin Vallario

May 5, 2014

May has arrived, the month that you came into this world and brought so much joy and love into the hearts of those that knew you during your lifetime. And then, we pause, and we are saddened that you have left this physical world. We feel the deepest sorrow and our hearts ache to be able to see you, to hear you and to talk to you again. But, somehow, we endure and go on. How, we ask, are we able to do this? The answer is simple. We see you in the sky, the sun, moon and stars, we hear your beautiful melody as you roost upon the treetops, greeting us "Good Morning." And we feel your generous , warm spirit as you gently move through the swaying of the trees. We realize that you are everywhere and we are comforted by your glorious presence. And we go on. We love you Michael. RIP Always and forever, Sal and Robin

Judy Willodson

March 22, 2014

We are so sadden by the lost of Michael. We were blessed to meet him on a cruise in Cartagena at the historic fort. I was sitting down below waiting for my husband to come down and there he was standing there and we just started talking and from then on we became friends. He took wonderful photo's :) He was such a beautiful person. My husband Mark and I visited several times when we went to Utah. He loved his family so much as he always talked about them. We will miss you greatly Michael and thanks for blessing us with your friendship. Love, Judy and Mark Willodson. Champlin, Mn

March 12, 2014

In my mind I picture you there in the mountains, making plans for your next trip, Then it comes to me, you are gone, No more surprise visits, no more gifts to send, only memories, regrets and sadness. My beautiful son is gone. One more night to lie awake, one more day to wash my face with tears. I miss you, we miss you.

March 2, 2014

Hey boots. I got a new kitten. He was born on your birthday. You would love him. I dream of you. I miss you everyday.

Robin Vallario

February 7, 2014

They fixed my heart but there is still a big hole in it. I miss you, Sal misses you and Jessica and Matt miss you too. The world is not the same without you. I hope you are resting peacefully .

December 25, 2013

Christmas is here. You know how much we missed you, I love you Michael. Mommy

December 14, 2013

Michael. A year ago our lives changed forever. Knowing we will never have you with us was hard to imagine. We struggle ever day missing you and knowing you are gone. We look at photographs and wish we could go back to the time we spent with you. So we go on, missing and wanting you back in our lives, but that can never be. Thank you Michael for leaving us with wonderful memories and the beautiful photographs you took. We will love you and miss you forever.

Mary Muti

December 14, 2013

Will always remember you my friend.

dorothy vallario

December 13, 2013

Michael. A year ago our lives changed forever. Knowing we will never have you with us was hard to imagine. We struggled every day, missing you and knowing you are gone. We look at our photos and wish we could go back to a time spent with you. So we go on missing you wanting you back, knowing it can never happen.Thank you for bring us so much joy and for leaving your beautiful photos. We love and will miss you forever. FOREVER.

Dorothy LaMantia

December 13, 2013

Grieving is always remembering,I will never forget you nephew .

December 4, 2013

Hey boots. I miss you and wish I could talk to you. I wish I listened more when I could hear your voice. My life is so lonely without you. I miss you booty. Remember that weirdo at the waterfall. You had that picture of him. I got my 6 years because of you. Thanks.

November 2, 2013

Summer is long gone, our first summer without you. You would have liked the little house. I pictured you swinging in the hammock, roasting marsh mellows with the children enjoying the ride in the boat. You would have taken pictures of the sunflowers and the cornfields and walked down to the water after dinner. The little house has a corner just for you and some of the things you loved.
We miss you.

Robin Vallario

September 20, 2013

Holding on to all the beautiful memories you gave us while you were here.... We will never let go of them . We love and miss you.

June 21, 2013

I still look for you in crowds. I will never stop. Mom

Robin Vallario

May 19, 2013

Tommorrow is your birthday and we hope you are looking down upon as we celebrate your life while you were here. You are so dearly loved and we all miss you so much. But we will find solace in our hearts knowing that you are happy with all your loved ones in Heaven! As we blow out your candles tommorrow we wish you a soul full of love, joy and peacefulness. We love you Michael , always and forever.....

May 15, 2013

We all miss you

May 14, 2013

Missing you every day. Your card was signed Love Always and I still feel your love, you are in my heart. Mommy

March 31, 2013

Missing you.Mommy

March 12, 2013

I will never be the same. I miss you more than I thought possible. Xxxoo, Jax says hi, he misses you too

March 10, 2013

Everyboby misses you

Kelly Greenhill

March 7, 2013

Michael, Sorry we never got to meet . You left the world to soon cousin .

Jessica Vallario

January 30, 2013

Not a day goes by that i do mot think of you. I hope there is good wifi connection in heaven so you can read all of our posts. I love and miss you, Uncle Mike. <3

January 29, 2013

Micheal you were always in our thoughts even though you were taken away from us when you were very young. We will always be your family. Aunt Dotty Aunt Joanne and Aunt Debbie.and cousins.

January 23, 2013

Michael, you are always in my thoughts and favorite memories because you were so special and loved so very much. Mommy

January 13, 2013

You left too soon. I wasn't finished being your Mom.

December 27, 2012

Kayla Dredge

December 27, 2012

Thank you for being my best friend and for showing me kindness and love always. I hope that you can look down on your family and friends with a smile on your face and happiness in your heart. You will be forever missed by me and Puppy Jax. See you on the other side. Love you and rest in peace Mike.

Matt & Kristen Bohn

December 26, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Vittorio Lanni

December 24, 2012

Uncle mike I miss you so much we all know you are in a better place. God knew you had an amazing personality and he chose you to be the uncle of the kids who died in ct. We love and miss u.

Scott dinin

December 24, 2012

Thanks for the smiles, and the great attitude...you were like your brothers and sister... a real good person....You will be missed.

Maria Di Natale Scotto

December 24, 2012

The love and warmth that Michael projected to all of us will keep him forever in our hearts; his presence is with us there as we try to live each day here until we are reunited in heaven. Much Love Always

December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas to my little cousin Michael who I know is in heaven with my cousin Lynne. It had to be well over 45 years ago that Mom and I set out to make sure you and Sal had bikes for Christmas. We got my cousin Lynne to apply for a job (even though she didn't want it) at Aetna. We got a finders fee, Mom bought your bikes and we all had a wonderful Christmas.


Love Cousin Karen Clinton Van Cott
Enfield CT

Rita Rodrigues

December 24, 2012

My deepest simplathy to my loving friends. I can't beleive it. I pray everyday God gives you all strength and hope. I wish I were there to give you a big hug.
God Bless the entire family.
We Love you all.
Marcio, Rita and Sarah from Brazil.

December 23, 2012

You have always been and will forever be in our hearts. Love you cuggino?
One of my new years resolutions is to reunite some of us long time distanced loved ones.

December 23, 2012

MICHAEL, YOU ARE A ANGEL NOW IN HEAVEN. YOU WERE A ANGEL HERE ON EARTH TO MANY. EVERYONE MISSES YOU SO MUCH! THE WORLD LOST A BEAUTIFUL SOUL WITH YOUR PASSING, BUT I AM POSITIVE YOU ARE TAKING CARE OF ALL THE LITLLE ONES THAT WERE TAKEN THE SAME DAY YOU WERE. AFTER ALL, YOU ARE UNCLE MIKE! LOVE FOREVER, CATHERINE

Lucy Fois

December 23, 2012

My thought and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Lucy

December 22, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. with sympathy, cousin Roxanne Castelli

Eloy Yndigoyen Jr

December 22, 2012

I remember you always having a big smile on your face. You will be missed everyday, rest in peace, love always.

Betty Anne Alexander

December 22, 2012

Words cannot express how sad I felt when I heard the shocking news from Sal last week. In know I speak for all the Alexander's when I say that we all loved our cugine Michael very much. We will never forget the good times we had while growing up together. Your beautiful smile now looks down at us from heaven.

GEORGE VALLARIO,JR

December 22, 2012

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL.
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY IN HEAVEN WITH GRANDMA MARGIE AND GRANDMA GIGI

Sharon Serpico

December 21, 2012

Tears fill my eyes as I think of you. I will always remember you - with your warm, kind, loving ways and the fun times we shared with your dear brother Sal,Robin,Jessica and Matthew. May you forever rest in peace.
Love, Sharon Serico

Robin Vallario

December 21, 2012

Thank you for loving my children and for all the great times we shared together. Your beautiful smile will be imprinted in my mind and heart forever! Rest peacefully and know that you will be missed and loved every second and every minute of our days here on Earth! See you at the GREAT GIG IN THE SKY!

Robin Vallario

December 21, 2012

Thank you for loving my children and for all the great times we shared together. Your beautiful smile will be imprinted in my mind and heart forever! Rest peacefully and know that you will be missed and loved every second and every minute of our days here on Earth! See you at the GREAT GIG IN THE SKY!

Wendy Strongin

December 21, 2012

Iam so sorry for your loss. He will be missed deeply. The fun times I had in Hewlett with Robin and Sal and him. I know I have not seen him in years he wa a wonderful and great person. To Sal and Robin all my love Wendy

sal vallario

December 21, 2012

ill see you in the stars above and in the eyes of my children you loved.Until we meet again in HEAVEN ,I LOVE and MISS YOU...............Sal

Dorothy Vallario

December 20, 2012

How am I supposed to live without you my wonderful son. Mommy

Ed Clinton

December 20, 2012

The Clinton and Van Cott families remember our beloved cousin in prayer, and always will. Our only consolation is that we know that Michael is in heaven with all the angels and saints. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

Jessica Vallario

December 19, 2012

December 14. A piece of my heart left along with you. I love you, Uncle Mike and i'll cherish every moment spent with you.

<3

December 19, 2012

I was deeply sadden to hear about the loss of Michael. In a world where so much is at our fingertips with a few clicks on the key board I easily found his obituary and immediately saw that same sweet face smiling out at me as if time had stood still and it was 1979 all over again. The years had certainly been kind to him, Michael had barely aged. Although I read through the obit, I could hardly retain any of the information as shock and disbelief had completely enveloped my brain.
But, it was hard not to smile back at his photo because that's the effect Michael had on people. He was funny, personable, definitely silly at times with an uncanny sense of humor and a great big heart. If he was your friend, you were very lucky because Michael didn't know how to say no. He was generous with his heart and soul.

I have so many wonderful memories, many of which include his immediate family. Lots of disco lights flashing and dancing all night at the Electric Circus, getting the royal treatment by the staff since we were with the "boys", Michael or Sal. We danced till the lights came on at 5 am and we would then head down to Little Italy for some pasta and biscuits in red sauce at Umbertos. Somehow we got ourselves back home to Hewlett in one piece. I think Dorothy slept with one eye open being the concerned mom, till the boys were safely back.

There were countless hours playing PAC MAN on that giant screened television in the basement. Little (yes, you were little) Georgie and Dorothy always wanting to play too, but just happy to hang out with your older brother and me. You guys were so cute. It was fun having you jumping around the room-trying to maintain our attention. Michael loved you dearly.

Boating at all hours was also a highlight. The many nights we would go by boat to AJ'S-and hope there'd be a spot at that small dock. It was so much cooler being on the water then driving up in a car that even if we simply circled around near the Atlantic Beach Bridge, it was a great night.
When we weren't boating in the warm summer days, we laid out by the pool and Dorothy always made sure there was enough food and snacks for everyone. Michael thought his mom was the greatest.

The MEATBALLS....oh, so much to say about those delectable best on the planet delicacies...yes, that's what they were to me. I loved them so much that I hovered near a fresh pot waiting for Dorothy to say they were ready and I could have one....one?? how about 100...I could freeze them....oh please let me take some home. Michael would laugh at me, but he made sure there was a small stash put aside for me, because he knew it made me happy. I can not stop myself from chuckling at that memory, even though I am filled with so much sorrow.

It has been too many years that we did not see or speak to each other, but very few May 20th's would pass that I didn't wish him a Happy Birthday, if only in my mind.
Life takes us in several directions but our thoughts are forever with us. Michael, you have a permanent place in my head and heart. I wish you peace as you rest in heaven.
with love, Alyssa

Ed & Janet Hazboun

December 19, 2012

We love you Michael !

George Scotto

December 19, 2012

Rest in peace dear cousin. When I heard the news I couldn't believe it and I'm still in shock. I will always have such fond memories of spending so many family holidays together with you and having so much fun. We really were so lucky to all grow up together and have you in our life. You will always be in my thoughts! Love you Mike!

Jessie Valdez

December 19, 2012

Mike was a good friend of the family and he will be missed very very much. My heart goes out to his loved ones of whom I have heard many great stories about. May his spirit live on in all of our hearts and may he rest in peace.

Dr. Charles A. Smith

December 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy to his family. I knowGeorge [Mike's father ]from the gym. I can't imagine how sad you are !!! God bless Mike and his family !!Warm regards. Dr. Chic Smith

DOROTHY OTTO

December 19, 2012

REST IN PEACE MY BEAUTIFUL BROTHER ....
MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU
XOXO

Laura Christensen

December 18, 2012

I am sad to say I never met Mike personally and am seeing his face for the first time here on this guest book page, but I will miss hearing his voice and our little chats. I am sorry for your loss - my heart goes out to his family. Laura/Tax Time

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