MICALE, Joseph Michael, age 91, of Spring Hill, Florida went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and when he was a baby his parents moved to Clarksville, PA, a little coal mining town. While in high school he had his own band and as the leader played the accordian. At the age of 17, he joined the Air Force and flew all over the world having retired after 21 years with the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired after 20 years with the U.S. Post Office. In his retirement years he loved boating, fishing, kayaking and bycycling on the trails.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Rosario and Josephina Micale, brother, Tony Micale and Patricia Ann Berry Micale, mother of his three children. Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife of 24 years: Reba Ann Gully Micale; son and daughter-in-law: Steven and Minnie Micale; daughters and son-in-law: Pamela Parent; Erin and Darryl Ciliberto; sister: Virginia Brichetta; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four nephews, two great nieces and two great nephews.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 5-7pm, Monday, November 1, 2021 at Merritt Funeral Home, 4095 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34609. Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Northcliffe Church, 10515 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill, FL with Pastor Jerry Waugh officiating. Interment with military honors will be private at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Northcliffe Church, Hospice or your favorite charity.
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