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Age 77, of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Washington, D.C., passed away at home overlooking Silver Lake, Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020. Mike was born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Edward and Norma Thursack Chateauneuf. He grew up in Batavia, NY, graduating from Notre Dame High School. He received his Master's degree from Syracuse University, School of Architecture. Mike was a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Public Health Service. He was an accomplished architect for over 50 years working with the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD), HDR and Burt Hill and Associates. Mike enjoyed travel, biking, swimming and the beach. He shared dinners and laughs with his many friends both in Washington and Rehoboth. He loved spending time with his family and always kept in touch and planned visits whenever he could. Mike was a community resource, a pillar for the sober community, and an inspiration to his many friends and family. He is survived by his spouse, Christian Rinuncini, siblings Carol Lynn Stevens (Robert) of Hamburg NY, Richard Chateauneuf (Wanda, deceased) of Charlotte NC, Marilyn HIckey (David) of Rochester NY, in-laws Erika Rinuncini and Alberto Ruggeri, Porto Ceresio (Italy). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews Christopher Stevens (Michelle) of Hamburg NY, Eric Stevens (Amy) of Norfolk, VA, Jennifer Hickey Peets (Brian) of Fairport NY, Colin Hickey (Emily) of Rochester, NY, Matteo Ruggeri of Porto Ceresio, Italy.
A Celebration of Mike's Life will be held at a future date when family and friends are able to join together in Rehoboth Beach. Memorial contributions in Mike's memory can be made to one of the following organizations, The American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org, The Humane Rescue Alliance, https://www.humanerescuealliance.org, Miriam's Kitchen, https://miriamskitchen.org/donate/, or The Triangle Club, https://triangleclub.org/join-donate. For online condolences, visit YASIKFH.com Arrangements by YASIK FUNERAL HOME, Newark, DE.
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