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Michale Philip (Mike) Granieri was born Jan. 22, 1924 in Wes ternport, Md., to parents, Concetta (Arnone) and Vincent Grani eri, and had been a resi dent of Ohio since 1926. Mr. Granieri served in both the Army Infantry and Air Force from June 1943 to April 1946. He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge, as a member of the 97th Anti-tank Company, and served eight months in Europe and eight months in Japan. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Man's Badge. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was a graduate of the University of Akron in 1950 with a major in accounting, and earned the Cer tified Public Accountant designation in 1962. During his career he served many Akron area businesses and public accounting firms in vari ous accounting capacities, culminating in his role as vice president and chief financial officer for Sum mit National Life Insurance Co., Akron's only life insurance company from 1967 to 1989. In addition, he was elected president of the Akron National Office Management Asso ciation in 1955. He played an important role in the organization that is now known as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). From 1966 to 1967, he served as president of its Akron chapter, and became the first Ohio council chair man of the IMA, sitting on various committees at the national level from 1971 to 1977, including in ternational vice president from 1974 to 1975. In retirement he remained active in the IMA and the local business community, providing investment advice and founding an automobile-related services company.
He also played a key role in the Italian-American Professional and Business Men's Club, serving as its president in 1994 and receiving its highest honor, "The Achievement Award," in 1999. Mr. Granieri was a charter member of St. Hilary Catholic Church in Fairlawn, serving in various capacities. He helped initiate the St. Hilary Parish Foun dation and development of the Investment Plans and Portfolio, beginning in January 1991 through August 2000. He was also a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by parents; and brother, Carmen Granieri; niece, Connie Logiudice, Mr. Granieri is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Vincent J. (Irene) Granieri, Dr. Janice Granieri and her hus band, Dr. Jeff Wisnieski, Jeffrey (Linda) Cain, Diane (Brian Zeulsdorf) Cain, Sandra (James) Reed; sister, Frances Logiudice; grandchildren, Andrew, Laura, Alyssa, and Adam; and many other rela tives and friends.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hennessy Funeral Home (formerly Rossi), 552 N. Main St. St. Antho ny Holy Name Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Anthony Catholic Church, 93 Mosser Place, Akron 44310.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike Saitta
June 17, 2002
Dear Fran:
Sorry to hear about Mike. My dad called me, and couldn't go as he is frail as well.
My memories of living next door to your mom, dad and Carmen are fond and sincere.
My best to you and yours.
Susan Pope
June 17, 2002
I am so sorry to hear today of Mike's passing. He was a great supporter of IMA and an inspiration to us all.
Jim Simmons
June 13, 2002
A GOOD man has gone to God.
His love for IMA is returned to his loved ones from his friends at IMA.
cindy haas
June 13, 2002
My deepest sympathies to your family. I worked with Mike for many, many years at Summit National Life Insurance. He was a great person, and I had a great amount of respect for him. He was part of a managment team that taught me a lot about the business world, and for that I am grateful. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathie Chaney
June 13, 2002
My condolences to the Granieri family. I worked with Mike for 10 years at Summit National Life. He was a very kind man and contributed greatly to the "family atmosphere" we had there. He will be missed.
KIM WILLIAMS
June 13, 2002
TO THE FAMILY OF MIKE GRANIERI
YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
KIM WILLIAMS, IMA AKRON CHAPTER 058
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER ATTENDANCE
David Brown
June 13, 2002
I was affiliated with Mike in many capacities with the Akron Chapter IMA.
You could always count on him to pitch in to resolve problems.
He will be missed.
Dave Brown
Ernie Brass
June 13, 2002
IMA will miss your support and contributions.
ernie Brass Cleveland East chapter
Bruce Woodford
June 13, 2002
Becky and I were very saddened to hear about Mike. Though we only had the chance to see him a few times, we were both very impressed with him and liked him very much. We at least had the chance to see him at Sandy's wedding. We will always remember his intelligence, generosity, sense of humor and love of family. God bless Mike and our most sincere condolences to Jean, Sandy and Jeff. We will miss him. I am sorry we cannot attend any services as both of us are out of town.
Honey Wess
June 13, 2002
I am so thankful to have had the chance to meet Mike through the IMA. He was certainly one of the most knowledgeable and personable individuals I have ever met. My sincerest thoughts and prayers to all his family.
Richard Lewandowski
June 13, 2002
A wonderful person
Evelyn Hayes
June 13, 2002
Mike was truly a treasured member of the Akron IMA and he will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathies go out to Mike's family at this time.
VINCENT LOGIUDICE
June 13, 2002
I WILL TRUELY MISS MY UNCLE VERY VERY MUCH. HE WAS THE GREATEST UNCLE, RELATIVE, FRIEND, AND PERSON THAT WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS.
MAY HE REST IN THE PEACE OF THE LORD----------GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE
Lisa Adkins (nee Binkley)
June 12, 2002
I was very sad to read about Mr. Granieri's passing. I worked for him for five years at Summit National Life Insurance Company. He was a wonderful man. I remember when he was on his ice water kick - I would fill up his carafe of water 3x a day! He also liked to drink "hot toddies" which was actually Swiss Mocha. He was a great guy to work for. He will be missed.
Ken Bechtol
June 12, 2002
Mike was an invisible presence at this year's KSU Conference even though he couldn't attend our planning meetings. He tried his darned best to find the missing IMA PD History Boards, secured beautiful IMA world clocks for last year's planning committee members, and was with us in spirit (and on his computer). The Akron chapter of IMA is proud to have Mike as its only member of the "Fifty-Year Club". It was a privilege to have him as a dear IMA/OSCPA friend (and fellow jogger) for 29 years; I'll miss him immensely.
Sheldon Barlette
June 12, 2002
Mike was both a mentor and a great friend. He will be missed but not forgotten.
perry somerville
June 12, 2002
We will all miss Mike's smile and his genuine kindness. My condolences to his family.
Dewitt Harrell
June 12, 2002
Mike was a good person, very knowledgeable and someone who took time out to mentor me and other accountants.
He devoted countless hours in the accounting organization that he loved (IMA).
I learned a great deal from Michael P. as I would call him and I will miss him dearly.
My deepest sympathy go out to the Granieri family.
Sincerely,
Dewitt Harrell, Chairman of the Ohio Council 2001-2002
Norm Meonske
June 12, 2002
All of us in the IMA will miss Mike.
He was a friend to all of us and was always willing to do whatever was necessary to help the organization be successful.
Our prayers are with those who loved Mike.
Sandy Brenner
June 12, 2002
My sincere sympathy to the family. Mike will be missed by all of us with the IMA.
Eleanor Schwartz
June 12, 2002
Fran, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Eleanor
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