Michael A. Comella, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.
He was born October 11, 1941 in St. Joseph to John and Mary (Cunningham) Comella. Michael graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1959.
Michael married Jacqueline Sue Jones on April 20, 1963. She survives of the home.
He retired from Wire Rope after 39 years and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
Michael was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He also loved to watch “Jeopardy.”
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Phillip Comella, Judith Comella, Marguerite Conley and Joseph Comella.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jackie; children, Susan Welch (Paul) and Tony Comella (Mary Beth); five grandchildren, Elizabeth Comella, Emily Welch, Abigail Welch, Alex Welch, and Michael Comella; sisters, Mary Ellen Mears and Kathy Comella; brothers, John and Steve Comella; and his beloved dog, Sophie.
Mass of Christian Burial and Public Livestream 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Parish Rosary 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, where the family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday.
