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Michele Crisafulli Obituary
Mother and grandmother, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Scripps Mercy Hospital, passed away Friday, April 13, 2007, of complications from lymphatic cancer. Michele was the proud mother of three children: Teresa Crisafulli Villa (passed away in 2001 from breast cancer at the age of 36), Michael Crisafulli (40), and John Crisafulli (36). Michele was also a grandmother to her daughter's two children Brayden Villa (12) and Nicole Villa (9), and her son John's twin girls, Sheridan and Jacqueline Crisafulli (2 1/2). Michele lived in San Carlos, a suburb of San Diego's East County. Michele grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with her twin siblings Rene Uveges and Hank Butler. She briefly served in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school. In 1963 she married Conrad Crisafulli in Beauford, South Carolina. She moved with her husband to the San Fernando Valley, outside Los Angeles, in 1964. Her first two children were born in Panorama City, CA, after which she moved with her family to San Diego in 1967, where she has since resided. Her third child was born in La Mesa, CA in 1970. Michele was divorced in 1983 and never remarried. Michele obtained her Bachelor of Science and Master of Social Work degrees from San Diego State University in the early 1980's and has worked in the Social Services field in San Diego since that time. Michele most recently held a senior position in the Social Work department at Scripps Mercy Hospital where she has been employed for the past 20 years. Michele has also served the San Diego community volunteering her time to several community organizations bringing awareness to domestic violence related issues. In addition, Michele often volunteered her personal time providing counseling to battered women, child abuse victims, and alcohol and drug dependent individuals . A Memorial Service will be held in her honor, Saturday, April 21, 2007, 11:00 a.m., Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118. Michele will be interred next to her daughter at Singing Hills Memorial Park during a private family service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in honor of Michele Crisafulli to City of Hope Cancer Center, Southwest Regional Office, 5090 Shoreham Place #212, San Diego, CA 92122.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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for Michele Crisafulli
Kathleen Rubenson
May 2, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about Michele! Although I had only known her for a couple of years, she was a warm and vibrant part of our book club. I will miss her and her wealth of knowledge and understanding.
Rhonna Porch
April 21, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Michele at Mercy Hospital. She was so energetic and lovely to work with always helping me with her insight. She was very knowledgeable, caring, concerned, and loving. I will always treasure having worked with her. My prayers are with you all at this time.
Joyce Huddleston
April 20, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of Michelle's death. Michelle worked with many of us in the trenches at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Many late nights on the 11th floor I found her helping people unwilling to help themselves. Michelle always enjoyed hearing about my personal challenges with my teenage daughter and reassured me frequently. I miss her.
Joyce Huddleston, RN 11th Floor, Mercy Hospital
Bertha Nava
April 20, 2007
I met and knew Michele since she came to San Diego with her husband and children in 1967. I have fond memories of her and her family throughout those years. I know Michele will be dearly missed by her loved ones and all those she served.
My sympathy and prayers are extended to her family for their loss.
Michele rest in peace.
Mark and Becki Schwartz
April 20, 2007
Mike and family -
We are sorry for your loss. Even though CHS seems so long ago, know that some of us '84 graduates are still looking out for each other. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and comfort during this difficult time.
J Nash
April 20, 2007
I was very sorry to read Grandma Michele's obituary yesterday. She was a wonderful woman. I became close to her the year I taught Brayden in 2nd grade at CES. She was always very loving, supportive, and appreciative of me as a teacher. I know it broke her heart when Teresa passed away. How she loved Brayden and Nikki! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We have missed you at CES. I won't be able to attend the service due to a class I'm attending. My best to Ron, as well. Love, Mrs. J Nash
dick and terry reid
April 20, 2007
We go back to Simi Valley in the 60's. Then San Diego in 68. Lots of fond memories. We'll miss you.
Lisa W.
April 20, 2007
Michele,
May you be at Peace. Thanks for being such a patient advocate- you were a true gem.
Terri Cohee, RN
April 19, 2007
To Michele's Family,
I knew Michele in her role as a Clinical Social Worker who explored issues with our mothers of critically ill newborn infants in the Scripps Mercy Special Care Nursery. Michele interacted with these mothers in a genuinely accepting and nondefensive manner. She was effective in helping them work through their problems which was an enormous help to our neonatal staff. Michele also made us laugh.
Michele will be missed and remembered.
With sympathy and love,
Linda Rogers
April 19, 2007
We just learned of Michelle's passing when we called to wish Brayden a Happy Birthday.
My husband Brian and I met Ron and Theresa in lamaze class when we were pregnant with Lauren and Brayden. It was fun being families together with Ron, Theresa and the kids. That's how I came to know Michelle. I loved how Michelle could just look at someone and it seemed that she knew exactly who they were and what they were about.
I loved her "no-nonsense" way about her.
For a while after Theresa passed away I used to call Michelle from time to time just to check on her and maybe just feel a little closer to Theresa. It seemed that she started to feel sad when I called so eventually I stopped calling. I wish I wouldn't have stopped checking on her. Lessons to learn I suppose.
Anyway, I'm sure she and Theresa are hanging out catching up and since I'm sure they're in a good place my guess is that they are having a wonderful relationship watching over Brayden and Nikki.
Michelle and Theresa will always stay in our hearts and we are better people havning had them touch our lives even for just a short time.
Prayers and Good Wishes to all of the family members and sorry for you loss.
Very Sincerey,
The Rogers
Brian, Linda, Lauren and Shannon
Jill Schneider
April 19, 2007
Michele - you will be missed dearly. Not seeing your smiling beautiful face at work hasn't been the same. I am just happy that you are at peace. My deepest sympathies and condolonces to Mike and John and the family.
Warm Regards,
Jill Schndeider
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Judy Beach
April 19, 2007
Very sorry to hear of Michele's death. My best to her family. I knew Michele and family from Lemon Avenue Elementary School.
Rick and Karol Schulte
April 19, 2007
Our heart-felt condolences to the Crisafulli family. Michele was a big part of our lives during the "Lemon Avenue School Days" and always brought joy and laughter to our adventures. We are saddened to read of her passing.
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