He was the beloved father to Kimberly (Bob Shaw), Leigh (Ken Pyc), Holly and Tracy Ann (Tim) Fraley; brother to Bernice Porter and Antoinette Cooper; grandfather to Alek Michael Wacht and Jasmine, Andres & Luisa Pyc; great-grandfather to Alivia and Hayley Wacht, along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A private service will be for family. Michael will be laid to rest in the Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.