Obituary
Obituary of Michael Louis De Stefano
Michael Louis De Stefano, 75 passed on April 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born 8/29/1943 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Anthony and Anna. He married his beautiful wife, Carol on October 9, 1965.
Michael was an artist, he owned his own advertising agency in Manhattan for 30 plus years. Before that, he and his buddies formed a rock and roll band, even recorded some records. Always creative, he continued to paint and sing all of his life. He loved animals and had countless dogs and cats through out his life. He LOVED golf and played any chance that he got. He's on the course up there, for sure! He and his wife traveled all over the world.
He is survived by his wife, Carol, daughter, Kelly (Rex) Romero, Kerri (Carlos) Escobar, Eva (Nicola) Garbin, grandson's Daniel (Lynsey) Racioppi, Ryan Escobar, Luca Garbin and Cameron Romero. Great grandson Jacob Racioppi. His sister Sheila (Michael) Lightbourne. Nieces Michelle Lightbourne, Joyce Ann Pittman, nephew Mikey Lightbourne. Great nephew Miles and great niece Maeve. He was preceeded in death by his parents and his brother Anthony J. De Stefano Jr.
Contributions's in Michael's name may be directed to any charity that helps animals, he would have loved that.
He was such a special human being that loved his family above all else. He taught us everything he knew, except how to live without him.He also loved his friends deeply, he had the same best friend, Bob Guarino since childhood! They loved each other like brothers.
The family would like to thank everyone who has reached out. There will be a celebration of Michael's life on August 25th, 2019, please contact the family for further details.
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3975 S Durango Dr Ste 104
Las Vegas, NV 89147
Phone: (702) 208-9688