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1936
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Michael Morgese Obituary
February 1, 1936 - May 22, 2025
Sacramento, California - Mike Morgese, 89, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Dora and family members at his side. Mike was born in Sacramento to Frank and Vera Morgese. He met Dora in the 4th grade at Marshall Elementary School, and were inseparable thereafter. They were married for 70 years. Mike lettered in football, baseball and track at Sacramento High School. He served on active duty in the Army from 1954 to 1956. Due to Dr. Lyman Maass, Mike was able to survive brain tumor surgery in 1968, and was able to work a total of 41 years for the state Division of Boating and Waterways. Mike and Dora were avid jazz music enthusiasts and spent much of their free time attending jazz concerts and festivals. Mike and Dora were devoted to their family. They enjoyed many birthday and holiday celebrations and vacations with family and friends. Mike is survived by wife Dora, daughters Ramona Roberts and Michele Emmett, Michele's husband John, Mike's brother Chris, granddaughters Mackenzie Kellogg and Katie Fernandez, Mackenzie's husband Sean, the late David Fernandez III, Bryce Miller, grandsons Casey and Austin Emmett and their wives Missi and Ashley, and five great grandchildren, Sarina, David, Hendrix, Sai and Clay, proceeded by in-laws Henry and Marina Placencia and brother-in-law Henry Placencia Jr, Henry Jr's wife Sue, brother-in-law Michael Placencia and wife Mimi, sister-in-law Pamela Berrian and husband Jeff Johnston, Aunt Olivia Sanchez, nieces, nephews and cousins. Donations can be made in memory of Michael Frank Morgese to the American Cancer Society.
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Brucie
June 1, 2025
Bruce and Diane O´Dell
San Diego
Our condolence and prayers to you and your family.
Louis/Mary Stradiotto
June 1, 2025
So very sorry to hear about Mike. We have many great memories with Mike and Dora. Louie worked with Mike when he got out of the Army in 1964 at Small Craft Harbors. Mike was best man at our wedding June 12, 1965 (60 years coming up in 2025). We moved down to Southern California but kept in touch over the years. Once back in Sacramento/Roseville, Ramona's husband and daughter were the photographer for our daughter's wedding. Many memories we will never forget the family. Louie & Mary Stradiotto
Bill Butler
June 1, 2025
Dora
I am truly sorry for your loss.As you go through life you meet many truly good people and Michael was one of those people. Along with his father Frank who was my mentor and also a truly great person always speaking in the positive.
Thanks for all the memories of the Morgese family. Mike was truly blessed with a exceptional wife in you. Rest in peace my cousin
Carolyn Richards
May 30, 2025
I knew Mike & Dora when I worked at Small Craft Harbors. I still use Dora´s recipe for Lasagna. When I left Small Craft Harbors in 1965 Mike drew a cartoon of a tearful small pup with black ears, with the caption "BY"eeee for me. I still treasure both the recipe and the drawing. Sorry for your loss.
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