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Michael C. Schiavone, Sr.

March 04, 2022

Michael C. Schiavone, Sr., passed away March 4, 2022 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Ellen L. (Ryan) Schiavone and one of five children.

Michael graduated high school from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in 1945, joined the U.S. Navy, and served in WWII. After discharging in 1947, he started his 39 year career with RCA Service Co. where he worked his way from TV Repairman to Regional Manager in Fairfax, Virginia.

In 1950, Michael married the late Isabelle M. Walther. They remained devoted for 62 years and raised 7 children. After retiring from RCA in 1986, Michael and Isabelle returned to Lancaster where he started his “second career” at the Manheim Auto Auction. In 2012, he lost the first love of his life, Isabelle to heart failure. In April 2016, he married the second love of his life, Mary McFadden. Sadly, Mary passed away in July 2016.

Michael had many interests and hobbies. For many years, his favorite activities were bicycling and golfing. He loved spending time with his family, vacationing at the Outer Banks, reading and in his later years volunteering for the church.

Michael is survived by his sister Alice Aiken and children: Patricia Hogentogler, wife of Stuard, Mary K. Roda, wife of David, Teresa Horn, wife of Philip, Michael Christopher Jr., husband of Yolanda, Margaret Garguilo, and Kathryn Mullins. Michael is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Isabelle and his second wife, Mary, Michael is preceded in death by his daughter, Claire Matyi, his brother John D. Schiavone, and his sisters Dorothy Fullerton and Margaret Hill.

Family will receive friends on March 15, 2022 from 10am-11am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am with the Rev. Daniel Powell as Celebrant. Private Interment will be held later at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society: https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Donation

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Condolences to the Family

March 13, 2023

Dear Mike, Yolanda, and Family, Nothing I can say will take away the pain you’re experiencing. I want you to know that I care about you and share in your sadness. May you look back on all the precious memories of being with your Dad, Father in Law, and Grandfather and find peace and joy in knowing that he was a valuable living love gift from our Heavenly Father to each one of you in the family. Prayers for all of you.

March 27, 2022

Dear Mike,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I hope you find comfort as he lives on in your fond memories of him. With sympathy, Linda Butz Brenckle

March 23, 2022

We will remember with great fondness the many times we enjoyed with our Uncle and the friendship and respect that has developed over so many years. We were all incredibly blessed to have known him and he will be dearly missed. We send our heartfelt condolences and love to all the family and pray to our Lord for your peace. In remembrance of our Uncle and our dear Aunt Margaret (Delight) we will honor them with a donation to the National MS society.

March 16, 2022

Dear Michael, Yolanda, and Family,
We were saddened to read in the paper that Michael, Sr. had died. Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Diana and Jim Stager

March 14, 2022

We offer our sincerest sympathy on the passing of Mr Schiavone. A kind, loving and wonderful man who made the world better by just being in it.
Stephen and Sherri Roda and Family

March 14, 2022

Michael, Jr.,
Sorry for the loss of your Father. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless and take care always.
The Anderson Girls

March 14, 2022

Dear Yolanda and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of your father’s death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Anne Marcarelli and Family

March 13, 2022

Sister Bernice and Sister Martha send our sympaty to you, the family of Michael. We felt so at home and loved by your father when we attended the Eucharist every weekend. There was always something missing when he wasn’t sitting in front of us (and so often sitting in front of us with one or more of his daughters.) We were privileged to have known him for about the last ten years. Since then we have both moved back to Illinois. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Sister Bernice Klostermann

March 13, 2022

Dear family of Mike Schiavonne, I was so sorry to read that your father died, he was one of the dearest friendliest persons Gere and I knew. We thought the world of him and your mother, went to St. Anne’s and St. John Newmann with them since the 1960s and always looked forward to talking to them. Gere died in October, and now your father—two good men up there praying for us. You have my very deepest sympathy, you all are his legacy. God bless you. Peggy Frailey

Visitation: Tuesday, March 15, 2022; 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd.; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Tuesday, March 15, 2022; 11:00 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd.; Lancaster, PA
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