Michael Grant Jr., a long time resident of Matamoras, PA, died following a short illness at his home on November 7, 2020, with his dedicated and loving family by his side. He had just celebrated his 58th birthday days before.
The beloved son of the late Stella Rizzo and Michael Grant, Sr, Michael was born on November 4, 1962 in Flushing, Queens, NY. Michael was a Minisink Valley High School graduate, Class of 1980 and took college classes at his leisure beyond graduation. On July 22, 1995, Michael married Anna Maria Chalas in Otisville, NY. He worked for Princeton Upholstery in Middletown as the Plant Manager for 31 years. Michael was a talented musician who played guitar with several local bands, including Guilty Pleasures and Denamora. His artistic skills were not limited to music, he also created many drawings and signs for his family that they will treasure forever. Michael had an immense love of life and family that inspired and comforted his friends and those around him. His contagious sense of humor never left him, even throughout his illness. He continued to crack jokes until the end.
Michael's love of his family, especially his wife was always evident. He found ways to keep each of their individual connections alive and known, as he always did by kissing his wife whenever the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played. He made a huge impact on the lives of those around him and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his loving wife Anna, he is survived by his son, Michael Grant III; daughters, Ashley Grant and Kayla Kutzer and son-in-law, Mark Kutzer. He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel and Joseph Grant; sisters, Theresa Grant and Stella Rodriguez, and her husband, Carlos of Davenport, FL. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Kiran and Chloe and his nieces and nephews, Keara, Matthew, Cassandra, Marie and Violetta.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Queen of Peace Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown, NY.
Memorial contributions in Michael's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.donate3.cancer.org
Arrangements are made under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., www.applebee-mcphillips.com
The beloved son of the late Stella Rizzo and Michael Grant, Sr, Michael was born on November 4, 1962 in Flushing, Queens, NY. Michael was a Minisink Valley High School graduate, Class of 1980 and took college classes at his leisure beyond graduation. On July 22, 1995, Michael married Anna Maria Chalas in Otisville, NY. He worked for Princeton Upholstery in Middletown as the Plant Manager for 31 years. Michael was a talented musician who played guitar with several local bands, including Guilty Pleasures and Denamora. His artistic skills were not limited to music, he also created many drawings and signs for his family that they will treasure forever. Michael had an immense love of life and family that inspired and comforted his friends and those around him. His contagious sense of humor never left him, even throughout his illness. He continued to crack jokes until the end.
Michael's love of his family, especially his wife was always evident. He found ways to keep each of their individual connections alive and known, as he always did by kissing his wife whenever the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played. He made a huge impact on the lives of those around him and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his loving wife Anna, he is survived by his son, Michael Grant III; daughters, Ashley Grant and Kayla Kutzer and son-in-law, Mark Kutzer. He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel and Joseph Grant; sisters, Theresa Grant and Stella Rodriguez, and her husband, Carlos of Davenport, FL. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Kiran and Chloe and his nieces and nephews, Keara, Matthew, Cassandra, Marie and Violetta.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Queen of Peace Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown, NY.
Memorial contributions in Michael's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.donate3.cancer.org
Arrangements are made under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., www.applebee-mcphillips.com
Michael Grant Jr., a long time resident of Matamoras, PA, died following a short illness at his home on November 7, 2020, with his dedicated and loving family by his side. He had just celebrated his 58th birthday days before.
The beloved son of the late Stella Rizzo and Michael Grant, Sr, Michael was born on November 4, 1962 in Flushing, Queens, NY. Michael was a Minisink Valley High School graduate, Class of 1980 and took college classes at his leisure beyond graduation. On July 22, 1995, Michael married Anna Maria Chalas in Otisville, NY. He worked for Princeton Upholstery in Middletown as the Plant Manager for 31 years. Michael was a talented musician who played guitar with several local bands, including Guilty Pleasures and Denamora. His artistic skills were not limited to music, he also created many drawings and signs for his family that they will treasure forever. Michael had an immense love of life and family that inspired and comforted his friends and those around him. His contagious sense of humor never left him, even throughout his illness. He continued to crack jokes until the end.
Michael's love of his family, especially his wife was always evident. He found ways to keep each of their individual connections alive and known, as he always did by kissing his wife whenever the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played. He made a huge impact on the lives of those around him and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his loving wife Anna, he is survived by his son, Michael Grant III; daughters, Ashley Grant and Kayla Kutzer and son-in-law, Mark Kutzer. He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel and Joseph Grant; sisters, Theresa Grant and Stella Rodriguez, and her husband, Carlos of Davenport, FL. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Kiran and Chloe and his nieces and nephews, Keara, Matthew, Cassandra, Marie and Violetta.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Queen of Peace Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown, NY.
Memorial contributions in Michael's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.donate3.cancer.org
Arrangements are made under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., www.applebee-mcphillips.com
The beloved son of the late Stella Rizzo and Michael Grant, Sr, Michael was born on November 4, 1962 in Flushing, Queens, NY. Michael was a Minisink Valley High School graduate, Class of 1980 and took college classes at his leisure beyond graduation. On July 22, 1995, Michael married Anna Maria Chalas in Otisville, NY. He worked for Princeton Upholstery in Middletown as the Plant Manager for 31 years. Michael was a talented musician who played guitar with several local bands, including Guilty Pleasures and Denamora. His artistic skills were not limited to music, he also created many drawings and signs for his family that they will treasure forever. Michael had an immense love of life and family that inspired and comforted his friends and those around him. His contagious sense of humor never left him, even throughout his illness. He continued to crack jokes until the end.
Michael's love of his family, especially his wife was always evident. He found ways to keep each of their individual connections alive and known, as he always did by kissing his wife whenever the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" played. He made a huge impact on the lives of those around him and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his loving wife Anna, he is survived by his son, Michael Grant III; daughters, Ashley Grant and Kayla Kutzer and son-in-law, Mark Kutzer. He is also survived by his brothers, Daniel and Joseph Grant; sisters, Theresa Grant and Stella Rodriguez, and her husband, Carlos of Davenport, FL. He is additionally survived by his grandchildren, Kiran and Chloe and his nieces and nephews, Keara, Matthew, Cassandra, Marie and Violetta.
Visitation will be held today, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in the Queen of Peace Mausoleum at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Middletown, NY.
Memorial contributions in Michael's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.donate3.cancer.org
Arrangements are made under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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