Michael Graziano, Jr.'s Obituary
Michael Graziano Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2011 at Hope Hospice in Ft.Myers.?á Born October 21, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Michael M Graziano Sr. and Rose T. Gill.?á He is survived by his wife of 12 years Merna A Steger Graziano, son Michael E. Graziano, daughter Jean Marie Donhauser (Dale) and grandchildren Samantha and Victoria Donhauser.?á Additionally, he is survived by his stepsons David Steger (Cheri), Doug Steger (Sandy), Gary Steger (Elcy), and Jimmy Steger (Dawn), grandchildren Kim Muise (Robert), Chris Steger (Jen), Ryan Steger (Heather), April Shular (Billy), Alicia Steger, Patrick Steger, Dylan Steger, Tyler Steger, and Ashley Steger, great-grandchildren Kyle Steger, Emilie Muise, Hailey Muise, Lucas Steger, and Baby Shular.?á He is preceded in death by his 1st wife Regina Graziano.?á Michael was a restaurant owner and operator of more than 30 establishments .?á He was known for his unique sense of humor and his famous pizza pies and crabcakes.?á He brought great joy and laughter to those who knew him and had a strong faith in Jesus Christ.?á His most memorable saying was “Put an egg in your shoe and beat it!”?á Services will be held Tuesday January 11, 2011 at 11:15 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Winkler Rd., Ft.Myers.?á In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Hope Hospice (9740 HealthPark Circle Fort Myers, FL.?á 33908) or Zion Lutheran Church (7401 Winkler Rd., Fort Myers, FL.?á 33919)?á God Bless you and all the ships at sea! Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555.?á Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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