Michael Salvatore Maiorana

March 27, 1935 - December 3, 2023

Monterey, California

In Loving Memory of Michael Salvatore Maiorana, a significant family member of

Monterey's Sardine fishing history. Mike was the epic marina and harbor developer on

the Bay, and was always a highly respected Surveyor of Land and Title Research

throughout Monterey County. It is with heavy grief and spiritual tears, that we announce

his passing on Sunday December 3, 2023.

Mike is survived by his loving, Angelic wife of 60 years, Phyllis M. Maiorana, who arrived

from the sacred old country of Marettimo, Sicily.

In the glorious child-raising years of life, the Maiorana daughters, Maria (Russo) and

Francesca (Ryder), grew up in the loving, precious home of the Maioranas and eventually

married, having children of their own. Maria (Russo) married and had two loving,

beautiful children, Joey and Angela Russo. Fran married the love of her life, Larry

Ryder, and had three children, Michael, Ashley and Antonio Ryder.

Grandchildren and great-grandchildren arrived, growing the family over a lifetime of

celebrating every new life born with joy and happiness. Mike called the new babies his

Champions and had a spiritual experience every time he held one in his arms.

In Mike's early years, he arrived from Marettimo at the age of three. He was a very

curious young boy, and at the age of 12, he discovered a jar of solid gold coins during

the construction of a Music Building at Monterey High School.

Mike graduated from Monterey High School, continued his educational training at

Monterey Peninsula College, and studied Land Surveying. He became highly respected

in his field and continued studying Title Insurance issues, and chain-of-title and was

trained working for local Title Companies in Monterey County. Eventually, Mike was often

called as an expert witness by well-respected attorneys and Title Insurance companies

to appear in court for his testimony.

Mike's love for the ocean, fishing fleets, and the Monterey Bay inspired him to seek,

locate, and draw up plans for a marina called Breakwater Cove and a harbor with a

limited number of boat slips. He started the Monterey Bay Boatworks during the years

it took to gain approval from the City Of Monterey and Coastal Commission to begin

construction.

The years of Surveying and Title Insurance work provided the seed money to begin

development with partners that also invested in the marina development project.

Mike was actively involved in the community his entire life. He served on the St. Vincent

DePaul Society to help the poor. Mike was the person that would help anyone if

they asked.

Mike served on the Knights of Columbus at St. Angela's Church and on the Italian

Catholic Confederation to help the local community. He served with the Lions Organization

for many years, which met weekly at the Elk's Club in Monterey.

The family would like to especially thank Mike's caregiver, Claudia, his nurse, Monica

from Hospice, and the many doctors and care team that cared for him.

Mike is survived by his brothers-in-law, Gaspare & Phyllis Aliotti, Vince & Christina

Aliotti, Salvatore & Fran Aliotti, Joe (deceased) & his wife, Pina Aliotti, and many

nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Donations to St. Vincent DePaul Society can be directed through St. Angela Merici

Church to serve the local community of Monterey and Pacific Grove.

Donations for an annual scholarship to one Monterey High School Senior graduating

and looking for funds to attend college is currently being arranged with the High

School Administration, or you may donate to a charity of your choice.

A viewing will be held on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, at The Paul Mortuary of Pacific

Grove, 390 Lighthouse Ave, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be held at 6:00 PM

for those wishing to participate. The Church Mass will be held at St. Angela Merici Church at 362 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, on Tuesday - December 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM.