Michael Arato Obituary
Mr. Arato was a United States Army & Navy Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.
Visitation:
Thursday, October 16, 2025
7-9 PM
Friday, October 17, 2025
2-5 & 7-9 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535
Funeral Mass:
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
St. Margaret's Church
66-05 79th Place
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718)326-1911
Interment:
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718)894-4888
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