Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Aug 16, 1954 – Dec 1, 2020 (Age 64)
** The services for Michael have been now rescheduled with a cemetery graveside service this Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood, IL **
Michael “Jason/Peewee” Francis Joseph Vagnoni, age 66 of Charlotte passed away December 1st, 2020. Mike will be lovingly remembered by Libby, his wife and best friend of 47 years.
In the 1970’s, Mike “aka Jason” was the drummer in the band Euphoria. Other members of the band were: John, Wayne, Don, Ziggy, Mike, and Dave. Later, Mike “aka PeeWee” served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Nathanial Greene-Gold (SSBN-636) submarine as QM 2 SS, joining a lifelong brotherhood with Randy, Danny, and fellow shipmates. Mike then went on to a long and successful career as a Technical Tooling Engineer. Throughout these years, he was a man who loved to cook and valued family above all else. He also enjoyed coaching baseball for his son Jason. Mike was known as a spirited person equipped with wit and humor. His smiling laughter will echo long into our hearts.
Mike was predeceased in death by his beloved mother Jacqueline (Mlady) Vagnoni, beloved father David Pasquali Vagnoni, and his beloved sister Marilyn (Vagnoni) Morales.
Mike will be dearly missed by his sisters Donna and Joni; his children Jason, Matthew, Anthony, and Linzi. He was a proud grandfather of Bradley, Alice, Catherine, and David; and a godfather to Nicholas and Jordin. He was an uncle to Melisa, Laurisa, Nicholas, Jackie, Erin, Jordin, and Samantha; and a great uncle to Landon, Oliver, Giovanni, Avery, Aniston, Alaina, and Patrick.
Libby sends a special thank you to “the guys”, his friends, and his brothers. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kirby, Dr. Barrocas, Dr. Uszenski, and the caring nurses at Novant Huntersville Medical Center for their care and kindness.
We welcome family and friends to say their goodbyes on Friday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. during the Assumption Catholic Cemetery service, 19500 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Glenwood, IL 60425.
Read MoreWhat a great shipmate, I was lucky to have my duty station right beside him, loved his stories of h.s. wrestling I know he was very good. Libby, he mentioned you a bunch . Bless you
Rock
December 10, 2020 | MA | Military
Faithful Blessings Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED
Gary Berard
December 10, 2020
Libby:
I can't tell you how sad it was to hear of PeeWee's passing. Even though many years have gone by, the suddenness of the news stopped me in my tracks. Memories flooded in from being on the boat, off-crews without a care in the world, and ship's parties. I remember him playing the drums with the Drifters at one party and blew us all away by not only how good he was, but how much fun he was having. I will always remember his laugh and how quickly (and loudly) it would come......
Michael Ray Gilson
December 08, 2020 | St Petersburg, FL | Military
Dear Lib, Jay, Matt, Tony, and Lindsay:
Words aren’t enough to express our sadness for the loss of our submarine “Brother” “Pee Wee”. It’s taken a few days to process and put these words down, so I hope you’re able to understand where my head’s at. Mike was a Brother who was always proud to tell you he genuinely loved his family. All his Nasty Nat buddies knew, that beneath all the submariner macho crap, was a caring husband and father who’d allow NOTHING to stand in the way of his...
Danny Benedict
December 07, 2020 | Tucson, AZ | Brother
Hi Libby and Family,
Very sad to hear of Mike's passing. I really enjoyed working with Mike and getting to know him. Mike always cared about others and did what was right. Mike had a way of teaching others, being humble and just a big heart unlike any person I know. I am proud to say we were a team and he was truly my friend. Really miss his laugh, smile and sense of humor. He definitely cherished his family and Love for all of you. My thoughts and prayers to you, I am very...
JOHN CLIFFORD
December 07, 2020 | Cicero, IN | Coworker
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Daniel Benedict
December 07, 2020 | Tucson, AZ
Libby, so sorry for your loss!
I'll always be grateful to Mike for taking my watch duty in the Torpedo Room when we pulled in to Mayport ,FL for a Flex Op patrol ! My wife showed up unexpectedly and I had the first watch, he kindly agreed to take my duty so I could be with my wife of about 1 month !
He'll of a nice thing he did ! He was a Guy you could value as a friend and count on if need be ! My prayers are with you and your Family , he'll be truly missed among our Brothers...
Charlie Boynton
December 06, 2020 | Fayetteville, GA | Military
Dear Libby and Family,
we are deeply saddened by the death of Michael. Our heart goes out to you all.
He will be missed so much and we are remembering the wonderful time we had
spent together.
Our prayers and love to you all.
Bernd and Anneliese, Heidrun, Lisa and Michael
Bernd Killinger
December 06, 2020 | Germany | Friend
Libby I am shocked, I still hear his laughter, he was a dear friend with lots of memories from good old days. He will be missed and remembered for many years to come.
I wish you and all family strength and patience through this difficult times.
Muff Tanriverdi
December 05, 2020 | Naples, FL | Friend