MICHAEL E. MOSSOTTI

It is with heavy heart we share the passing of Michael Mossotti, 56. Mike courageously fought an extremely difficult battle with cancer for more than 2 years, never once allowing his spirit to be broken, despite the continuous set-backs. When met with any bad news, Mike always replied with “it’s just another bump in the road.” In 1982, Michael and Sherry married and began their 35-year blissful marriage. Together the couple loved traveling, Yankee games, and spending time on the Lake at their camp snowmobiling, boating, fishing (casting!), or Jet-Skiing. Together they traveled throughout the U.S., even renewing their vows on their 30th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas. Michael resided in Warners, where he built the family home in 1990. He graduated from West Genesee High School, and completed the 4-year training apprenticeship program to become a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker in 1984. He later went back to college while working full time, and graduated with highest honors with a Degree in Mechanical Technology. Michael had a passion for cars, motorcycles, and anything with an engine, and was a mechanical genius. He was known for his strong technical knowledge and ability to “fix anything” solely by studying the way it worked regardless of how complicated. His hands-on Tool & Die Maker background brought a unique skill to both job and home projects – he was always tinkering with something for the family, a neighbor or friend, or anyone that needed a hand. Michael was highly-respected by his family, coworkers, and friends for his quick wit; making anyone feel comfortable in a matter of minutes, and within an hour you’d believe he was a long-time close friend. Mike worked at Young & Franklin/Tactair for the past 10 years, and prior to that, worked 10 years at Cooper Crouse Hinds/Eaton. Michael is survived by the “love of his life” Sherry (Cappello) Mossotti, his sons, Shawn (Michael) Mossotti, Nicholas “Niko” Mossotti, and sister, Michelle “Shelly” Mossotti-Burdett, as well as several close aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. Michael will be missed by many. He touched so many lives, in endless ways. His loving, warm personality was special to all who knew him, and as difficult as it is to let him go, he is now at peace and finally out of pain. A very deep, and heartfelt thanks to the wonderful caring nurses and doctors at Crouse Hospital, to his ‘Head, Neck and Throat’ cancer team at Roswell Cancer Institute (Buffalo), and to the professional and compassionate team of doctors and nurses at Hemotology & Oncology Associates of CNY; you each touched our lives in such a positive and gentle way, despite the raging cancer within. Funeral services will be held 9 am Wednesday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME and 10 am at St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 W. Genesee St, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 pm Tuesday at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Avenue. Online tributes may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Kevin House, 782 Elliott St., Buffalo, 14203, where Mike and Sherry stayed as the treatments began, or to the charity of your choice.

MICHAEL E. MOSSOTTI

August 31, 1961 - September 20, 2017