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Born in Norristown, he was the son of John Alfonse and Christine (Stefanek) Viola.
Michael loved playing ice hockey. He grew up playing for many different teams including the Valley Forge Colonials and Spring-Ford High School. Michael enjoyed antiquing and collecting license plates. He was a member of the ALPCA (Automobile License Plate Collectors Association). Michael was a big sports fan. In addition to hockey, he also loved baseball. He enjoyed teaching his son, Dominic, how to play and throw a baseball. Woodworking was another hobby he showed great skill with. He put 100% in everything he did throughout his life. Michael would go on excursions with his metal detector and find license plates and all kinds of different hidden antiques. He proudly served in the United States Army for 10 years. He made extraordinary sacrifices completing 2 tours in Iraq. He then went on to serve in Africa during the Ebola Crisis. Michael achieved the Soldier of the Year Award and was promoted to Staff Sgt.
Surviving along with his parents John and Christine, is his son Dominic R. Alfonse; sister Kara Alfonse; aunts Cindy Carroll, Jennifer Alfonse, and Franny Bieganski; great aunt Rose Ann Forlini; nephew Nicholas D'Annunzio; cousins Shannon Kolias, Jessica Braskey; Tiffani Jeffries; and Steve Bieganski; and his beloved dog Gunner. He is predeceased by his grandparents Pete & Doris Stefanek and Francis & Sylvia Alfonse.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, from 9:00-11:30AM at the funeral home followed by a memorial service at 11:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468) with Fr. William Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at St. Matthew's Cemetery in Conshohocken.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DAV – Disabled American Veterans ( https://www.dav.org/ways-to-give/) in Michael's name.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tiger Joe Sallmen
June 21, 2024
This left me in utter shock to say the least. I met Mike at Hershey, we've swapped license plates a few times, we've helped each other out. Always on good terms. He would help other collectors by ordering Military plates he qualified for. I always admired his military career as I could never do something like that. His service to our country exemplary.
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Dan Collins
June 6, 2024
Our sincerest condolences to Mike´s family and friends God bless him and may he rest in peace
Joe Innes
June 5, 2024
Mike used to come into my shop because I had a lot of military stuff and we would talk about being in service... He actually gave me a poster of himself because he was a recruiter at the time. But the best part is, he restored a 500 lb bomb and brought it into show me. Naturally I ask them how much you wanted for it, but he didn't want to sell. He really did an excellent job on the restoration, and eventually did sell it to me. The bomb is now paired with a restored B-25 bomber that is on display at the Reading air show every year, among other places.
Mike was a good man, and my prayers go out to his family...
Joe Innes
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