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Michael A DiSanza
1946 - 2014
Michael A DiSanza
1946 - 2014
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BORN
1946
DIED
2014
Michael DiSanza Obituary
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 47 years, Ann DiSanza; sons, Michael DiSanza, Citrus Hills, Douglas (Christine) DiSanza, Ocala and Jonathan DiSanza, Inverness; his daughter, Rachel (Mike) LaRosa, Inverness; his sister, Laura (Gerard) Carpentieri, New City, New York. He also had seven grandchildren, Gabriella DiSanza, Isaac Calma, Vanessa Calma, Mahaley Wixey (DiSanza), Maddie LaRosa, Tyson DiSanza and Jackson DiSanza. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Thomas Michael DiSanza.
A celebration and funeral tribute to Mike's life will be held at 10 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Inverness on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Visitation will be at the church from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4,2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to International Cops for Christ, %DiSanza's. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Joe Seutter
April 15, 2015
Hello Ann and Family,
I just heard the news of Mike's passing and am grieved at your great loss. From the first time I met Mike, I fell in love with his many stories and dedication to the Lord. Michael was a great example of what a Christian life should be like and he lived it to the fullest. He was truly a Man of God and a Brother in Christ. I have memories of your visit to Edmonton and river rafting with Mike. You folks will always stay in my heart as a beautiful loving couple. May God grant you and your family His comfort and support as you move on with your life. My heart and love goes out to all of you. God Bless you all.
Christa Brown
December 16, 2014
Mike always had such a positive attitude. His smile and joy were contagious. We loved listening to stories he told us.
Can't wait to see you in heaven where we'll never need to say goodbye again.
MIKE BEING PRESENTED WITH A NEW YANKEE HAT
Bobby Kruse
December 15, 2014
The first time I heard him speak in 1979, I knew, this guy was going to be used by God to spread the good news, "Listen UP". Bobby Kruse
December 15, 2014
We'll miss Mike's smile, happy voice, and positivity. Bet he's smiling even bigger now. The Simons family
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jean nicol doyle
December 15, 2014
hi Ann was so sorry to hear of mikes passing it was so sudden just like my dad the two of them are up there having great fun they got on very well and had a lot of laughter they did some silly thinks when they had a few drinks .mike was a good man and will be a great lose to everyone that knew him take care ann look after your self
December 15, 2014
Mike was a dear friend and Brother in the Lord. His faith has become sight. We miss him and look forward to our great reunion. He always said "were going up", and he did. Deepest sympathies to the family.
Vic & Ginny Celano
Rachael French
December 15, 2014
Papa D,
You always made me laugh whenever we spoke. You taught me about the lord and made sure to do your best to keep us "young people" safe. You told me aliens are angels and that God was ALWAYS watching! You made me feel welcome in your home and gave me a second family when I was a young girl. I am privileged to have gotten to know such a Jesus filled man. May you enjoy your new life in God's kingdom. One day we will meet again and I'm sure you will have plenty of new stories for me!
Lots of love,
Rachael #1 Lol OK #2
carol mecke
December 15, 2014
Ann there are no words that can express the impact Mike had on my life and my children's and most of their friends. Kids I thought were so lost are now serving the Lord. I will forever in his debt for all the meals he ate for me in Africa that PK insisted we eat!!!! e will be missed
Ian O'Keefe
December 15, 2014
Hi Anne,
My memory of Mike was the time we visited your house over 30 years ago now. I remember it was the first time I ever tasted New York pizza delivered to your house as we didn't have that sort of thing in England in 1981. It was delicious and I have been hooked ever since. Now we have lots of pizza delivery places in England and every time I eat pizza, I think of the first time I tried it at your house. That is my happy memory of Mike and yourself
December 11, 2014
Dear Ann,
My wife Judy and I regret Mike's departure to our heavenly Father, yet we rejoice in the ministries Mike accomplished or – in some lives – started.
For only two or three weeks he visited us here in Croatia, and we witnessed for our Lord Jesus in various settings, with our prime target being policemen and border guards. That was in the spring of 1997, I believe.
To date I only know of one policeman who has come to Christ and is still living for him, though that occurred long after Mike's visit. I told this fellow about Cops for Christ.
Yours in our Lord Jesus,
Gene & Judy Whiting, Croatia
December 9, 2014
Dear Ann and family,
I find myself thinking of you all often and continue to pray that the Lord's strength and comfort surrounds you each day. I was so blessed to hear Mike speak years ago when I was a young Christian. I admired his and your dedication to the faith and kingdom minded hearts. He certainly has been an example to so many & will be missed dearly. Thankful his legacy continues thru his family and look forward to all being united one day! Much love and big hugs, Lorrie
December 4, 2014
Mythoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I couldn't help but remember the time you spent here a few years ago and how the kids responded to Mike. He was a very special man! I will miss seeing him each year at SGT. Much love, Ann!
Jeanette Funk
December 4, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nick & Rozanne Savoca
December 4, 2014
Dear Ann,
We are so very thankful God gave us Mike. What a great inspiration and challenge his life has been to so many. We now pray that God will continue to uphold and comfort your heart and help you to move on to what He has for you in the future. Our love and prayers are with you and your family!
Please enjoy a Blessed Christmas and Joyous New Year!
Your missionary friends,
Nick & Rozanne Savoca
Gloria
December 3, 2014
Dear Ann,Michael,Rachael, Doug,and Jon,and Grandchildren.
So Sorry for your Great loss of your,husband,father and grandfather Mike.
We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives.A truly lovely Man who helped so many during his life. He is missed by so many,stay close to the Lord and he will help you all through the days and weeks ahead. Love you all Gloria,Conal and family.
December 3, 2014
From the first day we met Mike here in Belfast, Northern Ireland, we fell in love with him. He had us laughing one minute and then crying the next as he shared his stories about serving in the NYPD.
There are people, from both Catholic and Protestant backgrounds in Ireland (north and south) who are following Christ today, because God used Mike to touch their hearts and to make that decision.
On a personal note, Mike became a great friend. We loved the times he stayed in our home, and equally loved those times when we stayed with Mike and Ann in their home, with some memorable times driving across America together to minister or to meet friends in Louisiana or New York. Glad we got to spend one more visit with him just a few months before his home call.
Hey Mike! You knew a lot when it came to the "End Times", but now you know more than you ever did! Thanks for touching many lives and for touching our lives. You are one in a million!
We love you Ann and family.
God bless
Jack & Kathleen McKee
New Life City Church
Belfast
Northern Ireland
December 2, 2014
Dear Ann,
So sorry for your great loss, but happy for
Mike's gain of being in Heaven with Jesus, whom he loved and served so much.
We only knew you all a short time but, believe me, Mike made a huge impression and difference in my life as a follower of Jesus Christ. There was something about his love of Jesus that just touched me deeply. I loved his Sunday Bible Study.
You have so much to live and look forward to--because Mike is waiting at the river
to greet you when God says "Come on Home, you good and faithful servant" as he did with Mike on that October day.
I am just hearing the news and am grieved.
Elmer & Sue Wagner
Floral City, FL
Joseph Eikenberg
November 30, 2014
Michael was a great example of what a Christian life should be like and he fulfilled that life to the very end. I thank God for putting Michael and his family in the Eikenberg's life here and I know Jesus and Marian welcomed him to his heavenly Home.
Carol & Ed Fazio
November 29, 2014
It was honor to have met this man in person. We know how much you two loved each other, Ann. Remember that the love part is FOREVER! God bless your dear sweet heart as well as everyone you love! Carol and Ed Fazio
Evelyne Castiglione
November 29, 2014
Love to you all. Evelyne
And the two became one
Ann DiSanza
November 29, 2014
My dear husband of 46.5 years. Your were one of a kind. Irreplaceable
....will always miss you...a big part of me went with your the day you left for Heaven...love you always and forever
Linda Dugan Yahraus
November 4, 2014
He will be missed. Mike and Ann will always stay in my heart as a beautiful couple and wonderful friends. Alot of wonderful memories. I used to call him Serpico! God be with you Ann and your wonderful family. Mike will be watching over all of you along side the Lord.
Much Love and Sympathy.
Sperry Russ
November 3, 2014
Another great saint has made his arrival into the spiritual realm. We will all follow. I was able to travel with Mike quite a few times on his ministry trips. It was always a great experience. He was always an encouragement and he will be greatly missed.
God bless Ann, Mike, Rachel, Jonathan, and all the grand kids.
Julie Keiper
November 3, 2014
The saints in heaven rejoice! One of their best is home. Deepest sympathy to those left behind. He will always be watching.
Robert Smith
November 2, 2014
Sad to hear this news. Hadn't seen Mike in a number of years, but cherished him dearly as a brother LEO and in Christ. He will be GREATLY missed. God bless you Ann & family, Sgt. Robert Smith (ret.) Tallahassee, Fl
November 1, 2014
Ann & all of Mike's Family, Mike was truly a man of God & a wonderful Brother in Christ. His work was done here on earth. God needed him for greater things & we will be looking forward to seeing him in Glory when He calls us home as well. Our hearts & love goes out to you all. Bro Ron Bro & Sis Janet
October 30, 2014
DEAR MIKE, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS THINKING OF YOU.PAM AND DENIS NEVERA
John Desimini
October 30, 2014
Michael is my Father's first cousin and my godfather. I am proud to see that he has touched so many lives. He and his family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
John A. Desimini
October 30, 2014
May Mike rest is peace. Always in our hearts
Janet and Frank Desimini
October 30, 2014
OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. EAGLE BUICK GMC
October 30, 2014
Cousin Mike, god bless. my fondest memory is when you and Ann came to visit us in Waltham Mass and spent the weekend, making us laugh the whole time. you followed your heart and made the world a better place.
with deep respect,
Dominick DiSanza
October 30, 2014
I never thought of Mike without thinking of the apostle Paul. And now, I can only imagine how Mike and Paul are rejoicing together with the Saints in Heaven. Mike Disanza was an inspiration to us all. Our love and condolences to Ann and family,
Rick and Jan Waldemar, Inverness, FL
Marsha McDaniel
October 30, 2014
Rachel, so sorry for the loss of your father. I will keep you in my prayers.
Fred Colebrooke
October 29, 2014
OOOOOOOOOOOOps forgot to mention Rachel on that last post. I haven't forgotten you, Just old age :-).
Love,
Fred Colebrooke
October 29, 2014
“Get excited, do a two-step, for truly this is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in him”. While I rejoice with my brother that he is now doing a two-step with the Lord, my heart grieves with Ann, Michael, Doug and Jonathon, with the loss of a husband, a father, a grandfather and a dear friend. Mike has always been an inspiration in my life and walk with the lord, his many words of praise, excitement and encouragement in the Lord, will always echo in my head. Mike fought the good fight and he finished the race, he lived his life as an example to us all of how Christ would want us to live, he did not just speak it he lived it. Mike will be truly missed by us all.
Love,
Harry & Cathy Craig
October 29, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mike. I know it has been a long time since we have seen you guys, but we still think about you often. You are your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ormie, Madge & Connie Benson
October 29, 2014
Mike will be missed by us all. He was a great friend and mentor and he represented the apostle Paul to me(Ormie). Always an inspiration, and no other like him. Love you, brother.
Betty and Randy Newsome
October 29, 2014
Dear Ann We have many fond memories of Mike. He was a special person and we were blessed to get to know you and him. We will never forget him coming to the hospital and praying for Randy when he was in Afib. As soon as he did, the Afib was corrected! We have many precious memories of our time with the church family at Hernando and Inverness. May God comfort and bless you and your family. With love and prayers
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