Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Jul 22, 1948 - Oct 14, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great guy and I always enjoyed talking with him..My condolences to Pam and famiky..
Joseph Amedeo
October 18, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Dear Pam I’m so Sorry to hear about Mike He such a good Man sending my Love and thoughts and Prayers to you and the Family May he rest in Peace ❤❤
Cindy Spencer
October 18, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
What a nice man. I remember him while working at HSBC Bank. Such a kind soul. God bless him and his family.
Dora Bova
October 16, 2025 | Calcium, NY | Acquaintance
Mike was one of my favorite coaches and a great man I had lots of fun playing for him and learned a lot, sorry for your loss
John LaJuett
October 16, 2025 | Dexter, NY
Have fond memories of Mike and Pam hugs and prayers to Pam and family
Deborah Piazza
October 16, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
so sorry to hear of mikes passing pam,i will never forget the good times we had together back in the day.
michael barker
October 16, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Pam---I knew you and Michael from childhood and was saddened to see his passing. Bless you all. Paula Marino Chamberlain
Paula Chamberlain
October 16, 2025 | Port Charlotte, FL | Neighbor
Our hearts go out to you and your family
Ed and Jan Ward
October 15, 2025 | Watertown
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our condolences to Pam and his family. May God bless you all.
Carol Kostyk-Hackett
October 15, 2025 | Dexter, NY | Friend
Michael J. Vaccaro Sr., 77, passed away on October 14th surrounded by family at Hospice House of Jefferson County.
Michael was born on July 22,1948 in Watertown NY to Dominick and Emma Walton Vaccaro.
He graduated from Watertown HS in 1966. He briefly served in the Army Reserves and received an honorable discharge in December 1968 due to an industrial accident resulting in the loss of his right arm.
Michael married Pamela Gardner on December 23rd 1967. Mike and Pam moved to Dexter in 1974 where they raised their four children. Mike was active in the community by coaching Dexter Pony league baseball and volunteering his time with youth football. Mike’s interests included watching his beloved Yankees, camping with family and friends, traveling, golfing, trips to the local casinos and spending time with family.
Michael is survived by his wife Pam, sons Mick (Brenda), Jay, Christopher (Renee) and a daughter Wendy (Shawn) Cean; 5 grandchildren, Bryanna and Michaela Shippee, Peyton, Carson and Kamryn Vaccaro; 2 great-grandchildren, Harvey and Oliver Jenkins; his sister, Jeannette (Dennis) Hillick; nieces, Terra (Leland) Lear and Trisha (Dennis) Kriwox; nephews, Bill Marshall and David and Nathan Vaccaro; and great-nephew, Gaige Fasulo. He is predeceased by his parents Dominick and Emma, brother Kenneth and sister Virginia Marshall. He is also survived by lifelong family friends Dennis and Renee Smith and the entire Smith family.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Hospice of Jefferson County for the loving care Michael received as a resident. The family would also like to thank their family friends who visited faithfully for Old Folks Fridays Steve and Ruth Sullivan and Larry and Donna Bowman.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday October 17th at the Dexter Legion from 1-5 pm.
In Lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in his honor to Hospice of Jefferson County.
Arrangements are made with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Condolences may be made online at reedbenoit.com
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