Michael D. Trifaro

Michael D. Trifaro obituary, Staten Island, NY

Michael D. Trifaro

Michael Trifaro Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cherubini-McInerney Funeral Home on Mar. 10, 2025.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael D. Trifaro on February 25th, 2025 at the age of 80. Michael grew up in Staten Island, NY. He was born in West Brighton on May 17, 1944 and moved to Westerleigh at the age of 4. Michael married Frances, "Fefie",(Mariocca) in 1965 and settled down in Westerleigh where they raised their 3 children, Natalie (Trifaro) Mazzarisi, Michael Trifaro and Christopher Trifaro. Michael was a devoted husband and was very proud father to his children. Michael was a sales manager for Proctor and Gamble. He was a very well-liked neighborhood staple and was a very well-known parishoner at the Church of the Holy Family where he served as an Usher and a Eucharistic Minister. He enjoyed being involved in helping plan all of the special events of the Parish. Michael was also great with his camera and loved capturing special moments for his family and friends. Michael was in the Holy Name Society and a 5th degree Knight in The Knights of Columbus Father Capodanno Chapter. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was always someone who could be counted on in any moment. He is irreplaceable in the lives of those who knew him.Michael was predeceased by his wife, Frances, "Fefie", his daughter Natalie Trifaro Mazzarisi and his sister Frances Brizendine. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-laws, Michael (Jennifer) and Christopher (Debra), son-in-law, Michael Mazzarisi, sister FaithAnn Trifaro and 8 grandchildren, Elaina Mazzarisi, Tina Mazzarisi, Michael Mazzarisi, Michael Trifaro, III, Katrina Trifaro, Christopher Trifaro, Jr, Lisa Trifaro and Christina Trifaro.

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