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Michael James Tatonetti Jr.

Michael James Tatonetti Jr. was born in 1959 in Cleveland, to parents Michael and Lois Tatonetti. He passed sadly after a battle with cancer at age 61 on July 1, 2021.

Growing up in Bainbridge Township, Michael graduated from Kenston Schools and attended Edinboro College. He followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a skilled electrician and then became a member of the Local 38 electrician’s union in Cleveland.

Most people would remember Michael’s athletic abilities, including a state champ horseman, star wrestler, skilled baseball/softball player and an award-winning body builder.

Michael is survived by his mother, Lois Tatonetti; and four siblings, Angela (Edwin) Williams, Sally (Frank) Gagliardi, Deb (Jim) Armbruster and Mitchell Tatonetti; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Tatonetti, who passed away in April 2009; and sibling Perry (Lynette) Tatonetti, who passed away in January 1991.

A memorial service will be hosted on July 31, 2021, where we are meeting at 12 noon at the Lakeside Center, 8558 Crackle Road, Bainbridge, then at 12:30 p.m. proceeding to the Restland Cemetery for prayer service and back to Lakeside Center for lunch.