Michael Cifelli

Michael Cifelli age 89, of Millcreek passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Erie on June 17, 1932 a son of the late Nicolas and Maria Guarino Cifelli.

Mike graduated from Millcreek High School and then went on to serve in the United States Navy. He attended Erie Business Center and went on to work as a tool and die maker at Owens-Brockway for over 40 years. For a few years after his retirement, he was a groundskeeper at Erie Golf Course that he greatly enjoyed.

Mike enjoyed golfing and bowling and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Cifelli and two sisters, Carmella Holden and Antoinette Chiocco.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley J. Sherry Cifelli; three children, Karen Mele and her husband Charles, Michael A. Cifelli and Stephanie May; six grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Mele, Desmond Cifelli and Trent, Kari and Jada May; two great grandchildren, Giana Rose Mele and Dominic Cifelli; two siblings, Joanne Young and Joseph Cifelli; and a sister-in-law, Jean Cifelli. He is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, 3801 W. 26^th Street on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com