Casullo, Michael Sr.

Birth

Michael Casullo, Sr. was born Monday January 13, 1919 in Herkimer, N.Y. to the late Rocco and Antoinette (Tangora) Casullo. His siblings were:

• Viola Deso
• Angelo Casullo
• Ralph Casullo
• Dominick Casullo
• Marie LaVoy.

Military

Michael Casullo was a Navy World War II veteran, who served in the Pacific Fleet.

Occupation

Michael Casullo, Sr. was a lifelong upholsterer and proprietor of Montague Upholstery Co., until his retirement in 1987, when his son took over the business. Michael continued to work faithfully, aiding his son with the company until 2007, at age 88.

Marriage & Children

Michael Casullo married Carmella (Petrucci) Casullo. Their children were:

• Sandra (Alfred) Cutturini of Voorheesville
• Michele (Owen) Burns of Colonie
• Michael (Marcia) Casullo of Westerlo the parents of Michael J. Casullo III

Death

Michael Casullo, Sr., 91, passed peacefully in St. Peter's Hospice Inn, September 16, 2010.

Obituary

Casullo, Michael Sr.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, September 19, 2010

Deceased Name: Casullo, Michael Sr.

ALBANY Michael Casullo, Sr., 91, passed peacefully in St. Peter's Hospice Inn, September 16, 2010. He was born in Herkimer, N.Y. to the late Rocco and Antoinette (Tangora) Casullo. At an early age, his family moved to Albany where Michael resided until the time of his death. Michael was a Navy World War II veteran, who served in the Pacific Fleet. He was a lifelong upholsterer and proprietor of Montague Upholstery Co., until his retirement in 1987, when his son took over the business. Michael continued to work faithfully, aiding his son with the company until 2007, at age 88. He was also an active communicant of the Holy Family Church of Albany and a longtime member of the American Legion Bucci McTague Post #1530. He was a known lover of animals and an avid fan of horse racing.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Carmella (Petrucci) Casullo; sister, Viola Deso; daughters, Sandra (Alfred) Cutturini of Voorheesville, Michele (Owen) Burns of Colonie; and son, Michael (Marcia) Casullo of Westerlo. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren; Alfred (Morgan) Cutturini, Mark Cutturini, Lisa (Tim) Gyurovitz, Stacy McHale, Chris (Lynne) Dowse, Owen (Andrea) Burns, Nicholas (Tracy) Burns, Kierstin Burns, Kimberly Burns, Michael Casullo and Matthew Casullo. He was also a great-grandfather of 14, as well as an uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Angelo, Ralph, and Dominick Casullo, and his sister, Marie LaVoy. Calling hours will be on Sunday, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.newcomeralbany.com.

Edition: Final Edition Page: D9 Copyright, 2010, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

Additional Media

Michael Casullo: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Michael Casullo
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Monday January 13, 1919
Date of Death: Thursday September 16, 2010
Est. Age at Death: 91 years, 8 months, 3 days
Confirmation: Verified
Last known residence:
City: Albany
County: Albany
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12208
Latitude: 42.6512
Longitude: -73.8071

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