Michael A. Campanella

Michael A. Campanella, 81, of Duluth died Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital. Michael was born April 15, 1923 in Duluth to Savino 'Sam' and Nicolina (Dandrea) Campanella. Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. Dec. 18, 1943 he married Marie (Quinn) and together they had eight children. Michael worked at Interlake Iron Till until its closure and than worked as a Stationary Engineer for the ILA at the Port Terminal until his retirement in 1982. Michael was a member of the VFW and of the Moose Lodge 1478. He was also an avid golfer where he was a member in the Hole in 1 Club. Michael's garden and flowers was his passion and most importantly were his children and grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie (Quinn) Campanella; a grandson, Damon Campanella; Sisters, Rose Robinson and Marian Wolff. Michael is survived by his daughters Michelle (Butch) Weegman of Holyoke, Minn.; Penelope Young of Reno, Nev.; Claudia Lindberg of Reno, Nev.; JoAnne (William P.) McClure of Reno, Nev.; sons, Michael Q. of Superior, Wis.; Sam of Reno, Nev.; Blaze of Duluth, Minn.; Matthew of Superior, Wis.; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Christine Garasha, Genievive Trotta of Duluth, Minn., several nieces and nephews and a special friend Peggy Rengo. SERVICES:10:30 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Church on June 19, 2004 at with an hour visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment atCalvary Cemetery will follow the luncheon at 1:30p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Ciesielski, Don Long, Dobby Messina, Butch Weegman, Ray Rybos, Geoff Bowen, William McClure and Louie Petrich. Services entrusted to the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 624-5200