Michele A. Sportella, died Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Grazia Sportella, loving father of Josephine (Giuseppe) Sportella-Giusto, Francesca Sportella and Silvanna (Christopher) Rahner, cherished grandfather of Pasquale, Mariagrazia, Eleonora, Lucas and Michael, dear brother of Antonio Sportella, Gerardo Sportella and the late Donato Sportella, and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Mary’s Church on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:45 AM. Entombment followed at St. John Cemetery, Ave Maria Garden Mausoleum, Middle Village, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, NY 11378 www.papaverofuneralhome.com
