Michael Smaldone

Michael Smaldone

Michael Smaldone Obituary

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Michael passed away in November 2017. Michael was a resident of Denver, Colorado at the time of passing. Michael Smaldone - Faith Family Country May 20, 1919 to November 2, 2017 Served in U.S. Navy 1942-45 in South Pacific, U.S. Naval Reserve 1947-1962, Firefighter, U.S. Gov't. Member Societa di Nativi di Potenza, past president of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Men's Club, Servite Secular Order and Ambassadors of Mary (Our Lady of Fatima statue and rosary). Rosary, Friday, November 10th 7pm. Funeral Mass, Saturday, 10am, both at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street. Recitation of the Rosary Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church 3549 Navajo Street Denver CO 80211 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church 3549 Navajo Street Denver CO 80211 Mount Olivet Cemetery 12801 West 44th Avenue Wheat Ridge CO.

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October 29, 2025

Albert Rotola, SJ posted to the memorial.

October 29, 2023

Albert Rotola posted to the memorial.

July 22, 2018

Al Donelson posted to the memorial.

Albert Rotola, SJ

October 29, 2025

It's always a good time to remember you, Michael! I retain happy memories of our times together at Mt. Carmel and at my parents home--Al and Mary Rotola.
Prayers and blessings,
Fr; Albert Rotola, SJ

Albert Rotola

October 29, 2023

It's a pleasure to remember Mike at any time. He is a lasting pillar of his dear Mount Carmel community. A truly and saintly man!

Fr. Albert Rotola, SJ

Al Donelson

July 22, 2018

Uncle Mike was a great man that had a wealth of knowledge of North Denver. He knew everyone by name & where they or their family lived. A lifelong member & staple of Mt Carmel Church, Uncle Mike will be missed greatly

Glo Tafoya

December 15, 2017

You are with your family, now! God Bless your Children & Grandchildren...

Dianne Maroney

November 10, 2017

We all loved Uncle Mike so much, he was the kindest man I know. He will be missed.

Marianne Alonzi

November 10, 2017

To the Smaldone Family,
What a great picture of a great man, who lived a great life, who leaves a great legacy. Cherish your memories and know that Mike and Mary are together and are with us forever in our hearts.

Patty Hauptman

November 10, 2017

We loved Uncle Mike and he enriched our lives in so many ways. he will be missed. Jerry and Patty

Cyndi Vosburgh

November 10, 2017

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hugs and prayers.
Craig, Cyndi
Brock, Zach and Gretchen

November 9, 2017

Condolences to Mike's whole family.
Had many visits with Mike and family, mostly through Church; food, (Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House yearly gatherings, Mt. Carmel breakfasts, and family - friendships with his siblings.
Sending much love and prayers! (What a great photo-)
Peace and Love, Mary Sullivan

Juliana Botero

November 5, 2017

To the Smaldone Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with
all of you.
Mike was a kind,wonderful man who graced the lives of many. He will be greatly missed.
Love, Juliana and Joanna
Botero

November 5, 2017

What a sweet tribute! My grandparents were also from Basilicata, Potenza & immigrated to Little Italy, Denver. Our family had ties to yours, attending Mt. Carmel, etc. Mr. Smaldone sounds like a very dear man who served others. I know you will miss him.

John Atcher

November 5, 2017

Blessings to your family. My deapest condolences.

Rose Palmeri

November 5, 2017

John, Denise and I were so blessed to visit with you that day.
We reminisced and talked. What you said to me as we said goodbye will always be a special memory. You truly are one of God's special people.

Mike, you will be missed.

Rose

November 5, 2017

What an astounding and edifying sweep of Mike's life with his great family and friends and countless good deeds! Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish was the center of his life and outreach to all who came into his life. I will always remember his great and welcoming smile whenever he came to Mass and Third Order meetings. A towering example of a great Italian!

Fr. Albert Rotola, SJ
St. Louis, Missouri

Adeline Acierno-Beaty

November 4, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He and your mom were such wonderful people, he will be missed by many. May he rest in the arms of Jesus.

Scott + Florence Sebern

November 4, 2017

What a beautiful tribute to an honorable man! Sending deepest condolences and prayers of comfort. We loved watching the sweet interaction between Mr. Smaldone and his grandkids...a living legacy.

Terri and Jt Lo Sasso

November 4, 2017

Dear Smaldone Family, please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of Iron Mike. He was a special man and will be sadly missed! He is with his beloved, Mary! Love,

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