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Michael DeStefano Obituary
Born in Schaeffers Hill, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Antoinette DiPauli.
He served in Germany during World War II.
He worked at Swatara Coal Co., and Cadillac Cable, until retiring.
He was a member of St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church, Minersville.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary; and three brothers, Anthony, Thomas and Nicholas.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Sirko DeStefano; sons, Michael and his wife, Patricia, and Richard and his wife, Eileen, both of Norwegian Woods; a sister, Edith Belecanech, Downingtown; a brother, Joseph DeStefano, Minersville; grandchildren, Lisa Sraiheen and her husband, Abdul, Fleetwood, Michael DeStefano and his wife, Stephanie, Phoenixville, Michelle Dimmerling and her husband, James, Reading, Richard DeStefano and his wife, Melissa, Charlottesville, Va., Diane Thomas and her husband, Al, Dunmore, and Christa DeStefano, Clarks Summit; great-grandchildren, Jenna and Aaron Straiheen, Sara Thomas, Julia and Taylor Dimmerling, and Ava, Ruby and Natalie DeStefano; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Barbara Church. Friends may call from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. The family would prefer memorials to St. Barbara Church. Interment will be in St. Barbara Cemetery, Branch Township.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael DeStefano
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Judy Lewis
January 23, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. I am sure he was a wonderful man
Tom and Jane Samalis
January 21, 2008
So many wonderful memories of my Uncle Mick. Rest in Peace Unk. Jane and I extend our deepest sympathy to our family members, friends and acquaintances who had the good fortune to be in his company.
Mary Boyle Hillerud, Edw.Boyle
January 20, 2008
Our sympathy to all the family. Mr.Edward Boyle and Mary Boyle Hillerud.
Sharon (Sirko) Gorba
January 19, 2008
My memory of Uncle Mick was meauring how tall I was in the doorway of their house on Lewis Street when I would go visit my Baba. He always would have a big smile and wave when I would see him walking downtown. He is happy now and enyoing his new life. We will see him and all our loved ones who have passed again someday and that faith is what helps all of us get through these difficult times.
Rhonda Christopher
January 19, 2008
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Terry and Rhonda Christopher and sons (Neighbors of sister Edith on Laurel Street)
Marcia Lindenmuth
January 18, 2008
I am Marcia, I spent a lot of time in Arcadia with Mike. He was so precious, he reminded me of my husband. God need another Angel and Mike went proudly to serve our Lord.
If there is anything I can possible do for you, please let me know.
Thank you for sharing Mike with me, he was so precious.
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