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Michael Pratola Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Mary DiStephano Pratola for 71 years; father of Stephanie Pratola (James Dalton) and Michael Pratola, III (Melanie); Pop-pop of Aaron James Dalton, Andrew Michael Dalton, Ivy Grace Pratola and Rachel Ann Pratola; sister of Anna Kelleher. He was predeceased by siblings, Fred, Sr., Pat, Ralph and Angeline.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at St. GABRIEL of the SORROWFUL MOTHER CHURCH, 8910 Gap Newport Road, Avondale. Very Rev. Mark Kelleher will celebrate the liturgy. A viewing will be in the church from 9:30AM until 11:00AM. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: STAR, Inc., P.O. Box 1075, Torrance, CA 90505 -or- Penn Medicine Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19382 -or- St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother.
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Maria, Jack & Jacalyn Hamilton (DiBartolomeo)
September 25, 2019
Sending our Deepest Sympathy, Love, Hugs & prayers for comfort & strength at this difficult time to sweet Commare Mary, Stephanie, Michael III & families. I will miss my dear God-Father, Compare Mickey! He was such a wonderful loving man! Please let us know if we can help you in any way!
We love you all,
Maria (DiBartolomeo), Jack & Jacalyn Hamilton
Patsy Vanderkraats
September 25, 2019
Dear Mary and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.I pray God will give you the courage to bear this burden. I will be working Thursday but I will remember Mike in my prayers.My sincerest Sympathy to all.
Patsy Vanderkraats
Raymond Natale Jr.
September 24, 2019
Rest in Peace, Mr.Pratola
Linda Emerson
September 24, 2019
Dear Mr. Pratola, Although we never met I feel in part I know you through your kind and generous son Michael, his family and the beautiful Kennett countryside you made your home. Your love and legacy will live on through these dear people and place. Thank you for the mushrooms. With blessings and gratitude, Godspeed, Linda
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