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Michael Dente Obituary
SACO - Michael J. Dente, 65, of Saco, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning on Feb. 18, 2019, at home.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 11, 1953, a son of Nicholas and Margaret Ann (Andreatta) Dente. He graduated from East Boston High School, Cclass of 1971.
Michael was employed by Verizon for 30 years, retiring in 1999.
Michael had lots of hobbies. He enjoyed music, movies, reading and cooking. He had an engineering mind, always planning, sketching and building various projects. He was very handy.
Most of all, he was a family man. He loved watching his son Michael play baseball and hockey and following Jenna's school activities. Most recently, he was interested and involved with his grandchildren's activities. The family has created many wonderful memories that they will cherish forever. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his wife Janet (Consolo) Dente, his son Michael S. Dente and his girlfriend Stephanie Salvas, his daughter Jenna Badgley and her husband Dan, his three grandchildren Hannah, Gracie and Ben. his sister Collette Connors and her husband Bob, and nephews Christian and Stefan, along with many extended nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco in April of this year. A Graveside Service will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Saco.
To view Michael's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations to Hospice of Southern Maine - https://hsm46624.thankyou4caring.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Michael Dente
Alison Milne
February 14, 2024
Thinking of you today especially.
Alison Milne
February 14, 2022
Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
Alison Milne
February 14, 2021
Thinking of you all and sending love.
Paul Cuzzi
December 8, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Mike and for the family.have a lot of fond memory's of our teen years growing up together
just this minute was thinking about Mike and read he has passed Paul Cuzzi
Pamela Johnston
March 16, 2019
Janet So sorry for your loss. Try to remember all the good times you hand as a family. I wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you.
Alison Milne
February 28, 2019
I am thinking of you all during this time. Please know that you have the love and support of so many. May the memories of his love for you and his wonderful laughter help you to smile through the most difficult times and heal your hearts.
Janis Morin
February 23, 2019
Janet so sorry for the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Janis
February 21, 2019
Please know that you are in my thoghts and prayers. I am thinking of you. Connie Camire
Barbara Sutton
February 21, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you feel. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this time of sadness and His promise for the future bring you peace. (Hosea 13:14)
Tanya Bradbury
February 20, 2019
I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Love to you and your family
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