Michael Bova Obituary
Michael Anthony Bova, 20, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023. Michael was born in Indianapolis, to Michael and Melissa Bova on June 16, 2002. Michael attended St. Jude Catholic School and Roncalli High School and finished his High School years at Greenwood High School. Growing up, Michael played almost every sport imaginable, but football was his true love. He always looked forward to family vacations in Destin, Florida. He adored his brothers and sister and enjoyed their company, along with his pups, Rocky & Apollo. He was a gentle, loving and kind young man. He would give you the shirt off his back, if you needed it. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around with family and friends. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Michael is survived by his parents; Michael & Melissa Bova, siblings; Adam, Katelyn & Vincent, and grandparents; Mike & Margaret Bova, and great-grandma; Marguerite Bova, aunts; Meghann (Evan) Triggs, Michelle (Joe) Bova-Wiesinger, Stephanie (Craig) Hightower, cousins; Evan, Tatum, Ty, Yeva, Mara, Laney and Taylor, along with many additional aunts, uncles and cousins.
Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents; Steve & Margaret Smock and great-grandparents; Michael T. Bova and John & Rose Marie Gill.
Visitation will be held at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Catholic Prayers will take place at O'Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory at 10:00am on Thursday, June 22, 2023. A graveside service will be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis at 11:00am.
Visit www.OrileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory of Michael or to sign the online guest registry.
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Auntie
May 28, 2025
Forever missing you and it never gets easier. The world keeps going but Im still stuck in the time you existed on earth with us all. Never goodbye, just until I see you again. No matter where, no matter what.
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June 27, 2023
You are missed more than words can describe. Loving you in life was one of the greatest gifts I ever received. Your laugh and smile would light up any room you entered. No matter where and no matter what know how much you were loved unconditionally.
Stephanie Scott
June 21, 2023
It is unbelievable you are gone, I enjoyed running into you working at BWW´s or anywhere else you always had the most sincere smile. You were the most respectful of all the kids that came through our home. You are now at peace and free of pain.
Landen
June 17, 2023
My son was born yesterday y´all got the same birthday It don´t seem real your gone I was talking to u 2 days before u passed this ain´t right
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Coach Greg Bailes and Justin "JB" Bailes
June 16, 2023
God speed my son, God speed! I enjoyed coaching Michael in football while he lived in Ohio. Prayers for you and your family.
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