Michael Todd Commisso

1967 - 2024

Michael Todd Commisso

August 7, 1967 - March 13, 2024

The heavens are alive with the sound of a piano and the setting is more beautifully appointed than ever before because Michael Todd Commisso is there. Todd, of Perrysburg, Ohio, died under Hospice care on Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.

Todd was born in Ft. Wayne, on August 7, 1967, and was raised by his parents, Francis "Frank" John and Jennifer "Jill" Flood Commisso. Todd graduated from Defiance High School and attended Owen's Community College.

Todd grew up with his sister, Kimberly, and his brother, Ross, spending summers at his adored grandmother Mauzie's lake cottage where he loved to water ski. As a youth, his Mother recognized his aptitude for the piano and that he could play by ear. Todd also began gardening as a youth and both piano and gardening continued to be life-long passions. Many evenings were spent around the piano with a vase of beautiful roses from his garden.

Todd was working at the Drapery Shop in Defiance when he met Bruce Roberts, a nationally recognized designer and decorator who saw the promise and talent in the young Todd, hired him to work at Bruce Roberts Interiors and The Tame Dandelion and he moved to Toledo. With Bruce's mentorship, Todd thrived and found his own style. As Bruce aged, Todd came into his own and he ultimately purchased Bruce Roberts Interiors in 2007. Dorothy Yager and Bruce Roberts both worked with Todd until their deaths. Todd would say he learned from the best while honing his own exquisite style. Todd's work was transformative and can be seen in lovely homes across the country. Todd's clients became his close friends and he not only doted on them he truly cared for them.

Todd's creativity helped fundraisers for the Toledo Area Humane Society and the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, be some of the most fun and profitable and with his involvement everyone wanted to help and be on his team! A great time was had by all.

Todd was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Catherine "Mauzie" McDonald, Ann Commisso, and Elizabeth Biberstine. Todd is survived by his mother, Jill Froelich; father, Frank Commisso; sister, Kimberly Ryan; brother, Christopher "Ross" Commisso; nieces, Brenna Contreraz, Madison Ryan; nephews, Jeremy Commisso, Tarron Commisso, and Mason Commisso; and seven great-nieces and nephews.

Todd's family would like to thank The Lakes of Monclova and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their loving care in Todd's final weeks. Also deserving great thanks is Jean Messner who held everything together and managed Todd's affairs so he could rest in peace.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Carranor Hunt and Polo Club on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Todd's honor to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, The Toledo Area Humane Society, The Arts Commission of Great Toledo, or to the charity of the donors choice.

For all of us who knew and loved Todd, his passing is hard to fathom and he will be remembered with a smile and greatly missed.