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Michael Cuti Obituary
Michael Richard Cuti passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born on April 14, 1954, in St. Georges, Bermuda, to Air Force father, Michael Charles Cuti and mother, Ruth Mildred Cuti (both deceased).
He is survived by two siblings: Debbie Ralya, living in Boulder, Colorado, and Charles Cuti and his family, living in Park Ridge, QLD, Australia.
Mike, also known as "Red," graduated from Grand Haven High School. He was talented and creative, loved car restoration, woodworking, hunting deer and geese, and foraging for morel mushrooms. He also enjoyed playing billiards and received many trophies for winning tournaments. He worked at restoring cars, first with Miller Chevrolet, then Presley Auto Body and Rademaker Auto, before venturing off on his own. He en- joyed restoring classics like '56 & '57 Chevys, Camaros, Mustangs, Corvettes, and other classics.
Mike had a fond relationship with his nephew, Charlie Cuti (deceased), and with his niece, Michele Cuti (living in Texas), and her son, Tru.
Mike lived in Spring Lake for many years before health challenges brought him to Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Grand Haven in January 2023. This is where he passed of natural causes. Mike did not want a memorial service and was interred at Lakeshore Cemetery. Rest in peace, Mike!
Arrangements entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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Carrie McNarland
June 20, 2025
So sad to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great man. I have many fond thoughts of him. Rest in peace, Mile
bruce barber
May 30, 2025
Rest in peace, Mike.
Tom Seekman
May 28, 2025
I knew Mike from 40+ years ago. He was as funny as a crutch and a very talented artist. I still have hanging prominently in my living room a sandblasted wooden board with the Grand Haven pier on it that he did. He was producing them with just the pier outline left and I told him that he should paint the pier. What resulted was a beautiful red, gray, and black rendering of the pier and catwalk. The board had a knot near the lighthouse that he painted as the setting yellow sun with a blue cloud above it. He signed it M. Cuti with the date 8-14-87. It is truly a piece of art. The good Lord must have really needed him upstairs to take him so soon and too young. My condolences to the entire Cuti family for your loss of a very talented soul. RIP Red.
Michael Tague
May 27, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I knew Mike from when we were kids. I went to junior high and high school with him. Nice guy. I saw him a couple times last year at Riverside Nursing Home. The last time I visited he was upbeat and seemed happy. RIP Mike.
Mary (Konczyk) Ickes
May 26, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry for your loss.
Nancy Hanson Shaw
May 24, 2025
Mike and I grew up one street away from each other. Later in life we would bump into each other on occasion with mutual friends. I'm so very sorry he's gone.
SarahJane Essebagers
May 23, 2025
May you rest in peace
My sympathy to the Cuti family
Cinda Yonker
May 22, 2025
Mike and I lived in the same neighborhood. We rode the us to school together. Nice guy! His mom trained me as a waitress at Winn Schuler´s. Sad to hear of his death! Prayers for his family.
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