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Mike Urbani Obituary
July 20, 1962 - June 25, 2025
Vancleave, Mississippi - Mike "Pop" Urbani, 62 of Vancleave, MS died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Moss Point, MS.
Mike was born on July 20, 1962 to his parents, Patricia Gamblin McElhenney and Larry Urbani in San Francisco, CA. He attended and graduated from Vancleave High School and did go to MS Gulf Coast MS in Gautier. Mike was baptized and found and was a servant of God, found his calling to minister to others in need through the Soldier of the Cross Motorcycle Ministry. It was where he shined and grew the most in his faith with his brothers and sister in this ministry. He worked over 20 years at Hughes Supply in D'Iberville, he loved his co-workers and his customers. Mike's hobbies were his family, biking and woodworking.
Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Patricia McElhenney and a brother, Ron Urbani.
He survives by his wife, Marlene Urbani of Vancleave; his dad, Larry Urbani of LA; sons, Michael of Gautier and Carlos Urbani of Jackson MS; a sister, Sashi Havens of Gautier; a stepdaughter, Dana Niles of Gulfport, many nieces and a granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made to the Mercy House in the memory of Mike Urbani or The Soldiers of the Cross Ministry of MS.
The family would like to thank Larry and Pam Redmon for their constant faith, love and help throughout this difficult time along with his brothers and sisters of many bike groups here on the coast and the Moss Point Police Department for their help.
A memorial service will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, and held at Cedar Lake Christian Assembly of God Church on Cedar Lake Road in Biloxi. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with service starting at noon.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Mike Urbani. View and sign online tribute at www.bokfh.com
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Kymmberly Arbiso
July 22, 2025
Will miss you dearly!
Your with our Lord now and that truth gives me comfort.
See you soon lil brother,
Love your other sister in CA.
Jimmy Simmons
July 1, 2025
First, I want to say how saddened I am for everyone's loss. Mike was truly a good guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. I've prayed for the family's comfort and understanding over this senseless loss in their lives. I want to encourage them to not stop praying to God for peace, knowledge, and wisdom over this.
I knew Mike many years ago when we both worked at Winn Dixie in Gautier. He was one of the very few people I considered a friend. We spent a lot of time hanging out at work talking, and I even spent a lot of time coming to his house to hang out and work on his computers and bounce ideas off of each other. I used to help him run a computer bulletin board (BBS) called Neptune's Realm. After I left Winn-Dixie we just sort of went in different paths. I lost touch with him but often wondered how he was doing. Emotions have been all over the place since the night this tragedy happened.
But after reading his obit today I have found renewed joy learning that at some point in his life he found and accepted Christ Jesus' gift of eternal life, knowing that one day when I pass away we'll see each other again.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
June 29, 2025
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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