Michael S. Zantello, 57, of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born Feb. 9, 1962, in Kalamazoo, the son of Ramon and Karla (Rowley) Zantello.
Mike graduated from Western Michigan University and had worked at Cook Nuclear Power Plant in Bridgeman for many years.
He loved riding motorcycles, woodworking, working outside, running, bicycling, kayaking and had taught himself to play the guitar.
In May of 1997 in Portage, he married Susanne Bellgraph who survives.
Also surviving are his sons, Joshua Zantello of Otsego and Michael (Elizabeth) Zantello of Alaska; stepchildren, Michael (Chris) Zeluff and Tiffany (Dick) Mattox; grandchildren, Amelia, Josh, Marissa, Justin, Alexi, Zoe, Tobin, Emmi, Sutton and Colton; his parents; and siblings, Ramon (Bridget) Zantello of Hamilton and Tim (Melissa) Zantello of North Carolina.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, with celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Burial of ashes will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego Township, at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mike may be made to the West Michigan Cancer Center. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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