Michael Cucinotta
July 11, 1942 — June 20, 2013
Michael Cucinotta Of Scenic, Arizona Born Philadelphia Pennsylvania July 11, 1942 Died St. George Utah June 20, 2013
Mike "Cooch" wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Proud to be first generation American Italian son of Rosario and Anna (Maffei) Cucinotta. He loved his family and cherished his friends. One of a kind!
As a teenager he worked for Colonial Kitchen in Alhambra, CA and then Eldon Industries in El Segundo, CA, Goldman Paper Company in Philadelphia, PA and Western Airlines who merged with Delta where he retired after almost 30 years of service in Los Angeles, Alaska and Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was a runner and sprinter in his youth and played football receiver. He loved riding his motorcycles and his horses. Physical fitness was his pleasure. He loved animals and people. A favorite thing to do was going into town to visit with all the people of Mesquite he always spoke to and greeted everyone he saw. A faithful member of the Church of Christ and loved by all. This very special man will be missed by all who knew him.
Survived by his wife Frankey Ann (Smith) and three children, Tona Lynn, Michele Cristi and Michael Rosario (Shelley) Cucinotta. Sisters: Vicky (Frank) Ferranti, Marie (Ted) DeSanto. Grandchildren: Robert and Shelby Stenson, Wyatt, Mitchel and Charlyann Bullock, Kylee and Adison Cucinotta. Nice and nephews: Anna Maria and Teddy DeSanto, Richard and Russell Ferranti.
Memorial service July 6th, 1 p.m. at the St. George Church of Christ, 1330 W. 750 N., St George, Utah 84770. Celebration of Life open house September 7th at 9 a.m. to midnight at his home El Rancho Cucinotta, 3855 Arvada Rd., Scenic, Arizona. Gifts may be made to the family fund at P.O. 1417, Mesquite, NV 89024. May he rest in peace with his lord and savior.