Michael A. Uvanni Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Rome, New York

The El Chico''s restaurant in upstate New York had advertised itself as a place to go to escape war news. But tragedy left the eatery adorned in bouquets, cards, candles and an American flag. Michael A. Uvanni, whose father runs the restaurant, was shot dead by a sniper Oct. 1 in Samarra. The 27-year-old, from Rome, N.Y., was based in Morrisonville, N.Y. "Pray for our family and pray for those soldiers still over there," a sign outside El Chico''s said. "He was a great guy and a great person. It was very easy to bond with Mike," said Sgt. Frank Gonyea. Gonyea said Uvanni, a 1996 high school graduate, always had a smile on his face, even when being made to do push-ups, and showed as much enthusiasm for hard military work as he did for the motorcycle or snowmobile he rode in his free time. "He led by example," said Gonyea. "He wouldn''t make anyone do anything that he wouldn''t do first. That''s how he earned respect." He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Janet Uvanni.

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We would like to let the Uvanni Family know that we have made a small donation to the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Research Partnership to honor and remember Michael Angelo Uvanni US Army Sergeant.

We also place a flag in his honor each year on Memorial Day Weekend at our “Field of Flags” event, held under the Verrazano Bridge, next to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and at each location where we conduct this memorial.

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Charlie Gili

November 30, 2022

Michael Angelo Tirado

May 22, 2021 | Herkimer, NY | Father

Thinking of you today and always bro! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.... 13 years already.... it's crazy how fast time goes by.. know that your name is spoken often, my little guy calls you our hero... keep watching over us all! Never forgotten!

Viking Brother

October 01, 2017 | NY

See you tomorrow my brother. Rest easy.

Bill Draper

September 30, 2017 | Tully, NY | Military

Today is a day to remember fallen heroes like mike uvanni. Thank you sir!!!

Kenny Clawson

May 28, 2017 | Greenville, SC | Friend

Mikey we still remember you always. We never forget you with all our love.... dad and sister Chrystina. Chrystina is in the USCG station in California.

Michael A. Tirado

May 25, 2017 | Herkimer, NY

Can't Believe it's been 12 years today.... Know that not a day goes by that your not thought of and your family is kept in my prayers. It seems like yesterday we were just over there. I live my life to the fullest and like to think your right there along for the journey. Your service and sacrifice lives on with your memory and your brothers will never forget you! Until we meet again.....

Viking Brother

October 01, 2016 | NY

You may be gone but you'll never be forgotten.
2/108 brotherhood

October 01, 2015

A candle in your honor on a day I wish we could go back and change. You are not forgotten.

October 01, 2014

Sgt. Michael A. Uvanni

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