Michael Giresi Sr passed away peacefully at his home in Bonita Springs Florida on Wednesday February 28th. He was surrounded by family and loved very much.
He was born in Brooklyn New York in 1939. After serving in the military (Army) he was married to his loving wife Lois and resided in Kearny, New Jersey prior to moving to Westfield, New Jersey. After spending a good part of his professional career in logistics at Bilkays Trucking in Elizabeth NJ, he started his own limousine business in Westfield called Stonehenge.
After successfully building and selling Stonehenge, Mike and his wife Lois lived in Colorado and NJ, and enjoyed spending their winters in Florida. They both eventually retired and moved to the sunshine making their final home in Bonita Springs, Fl. Mike was a long-suffering Mets Fan, and also enjoyed rooting for the Giants, Jets and Rangers. He loved his morning crossword puzzles, and enjoyed traveling. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends; sharing stories from his various experiences with many good laughs. He will be missed.
He is survived by his son Michael Jr, his daughter Christine, his brother George, and many nephews, nieces and grand children. He was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Frances, along with his wife Lois, his sister Sandra and his half-sister Karen.
Family and friends are welcome to visit on Saturday, March 9th from 9-11am in the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, North Arlington.
