Michael George Altieri

Michael George Altieri, 18, of Westfield, NJ, passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born on January 16, 2005, in Livingston, New Jersey and was a lifelong resident of Westfield. Mikey, as he was affectionately known, was an accomplished and award-winning artist. Despite being born deaf, he discovered a love for music, particularly enjoying the works of Doja Cat and Lady Gaga. He would even connect his cochlear device via Bluetooth to enjoy their music. Mikey was also an avid naturist who loved hiking with friends in the local mountains. He tended equally to plants and cultivated a thriving garden. No one could grow better basil than him! He found joy in exploring the parks, bridges, and museums of New York City, and had a talent for finding unique and stylish outfits, often accompanied by a matching bucket hat. Additionally, he found great pleasure in visiting the beach, where he would skillfully create sandcastle cities, defending them against the rising tide.
Mikey's passion for art and architecture began at an early age through his experiences with Minecraft and Roblox. He was always eager to express his creativity and explore new artistic endeavors.
Mikey is survived by his loving parents, Samantha and Frank Altieri, his brother Frank II, and his sister Sophia. He will be dearly missed by his maternal grandparents, Norma and George Yuro, as well as his maternal Uncles, Michael Yuro, Giovanni (Jessica) Arlia, and Aunt Ashley Nassiri. He also leaves behind his paternal Aunts, Dorothy Barbella, Letizia (Frank) Intervallo, and Michele (Lawrence) Romano, as well as many loving cousins and countless devoted friends. Mikey was preceded in death by his grandparents Vincenzina and Jean Fouchet, Armand and Janet Altieri, Uncle Anthony Barbella and Aunt Melissa Yuro.
Mikey graduated from Westfield High School in 2023 and was furthering his education at the Rochester Institute of Technology, pursuing a degree in architectural and civil drafting technology.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM at Dooley Colonial Funeral Home, located at 556 Westfield Ave, Westfield, NJ. Funeral services will follow on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, located at 315 First Street, Westfield, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the following foundations: Donations made payable in memory of Michael Altieri to either Friends of Mindowaskin Park Inc., PO Box 87, Westfield, NJ 07091, to honor Mikey's love of nature with a tree or Summit Speech School, 705 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. Contributions to these organizations will help support causes that are dear to Mikey's heart.
Please join us in celebrating Mikey's life and cherishing the memories we shared with him. He will forever be remembered for his artistic talent, love for nature, vibrant spirit and infectious smile.
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