January 8, 1926 – July 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Michele "Mike" at the Great Northern Retirement Home in his 98th year, he is now reunited with his beloved wife Fenice (nee Berardelli).
Son of Giuseppe Iachetta and Pasqualina (nee Falsetto). Cherished father of Joe (Angie), Lina Aceti (Terry), Roy (Jenn Dorse), Anna Gignac (Geoff Paskuski) and Teresa Burns (Darryl).
Nono of Mike Iachetta (Kaytee), Felicia Moreau (Ray), Gina D'Ulisse (Tom), Victoria Chlebus (Matt), Brittany Korbut (Ethan), Roy Jr. Iachetta, Jonathon Gignac (Devon), Grace Ledene (Adam), Kelsey Buchan (Wes), and Amy Burns.
Great Nono of Dominic, Lincoln, Briella, Luca, Noah, Elizabeth, Andrew, Mikayla, Maverick, Malcolm, and MacKenzie.
He leaves behind his sole surviving sibling Immaculata, predeceased by Alberto (Grazie), Francesco Antonio, Teresina, Francesca Guerrero (Pedro), Dario, and Paolino.
Brother-in-law of Franca Bentivoglio (late John), the late Joe Berardelli (Fernanda), Renata Vetere (Siddio) and Bruna Vairo (Pino), and countless nieces and nephews.
Michele "Mike" was born in Grimaldi, Calabria, Italy on January 8, 1926. He immigrated to Canada in 1951, a young man and he quickly established himself as a hardworking individual, finding employment in the construction industry. Over the years, he worked on several notable projects, including the Montreal River Dam, the International Bridge, and the General Hospital.
During a return visit to Grimaldi in 1959, he met the love of his life Fenice, they married on March 20th, 1960, and together returned to Canada and settled in Sault Ste Marie, where they started their family.
Mike then began a long career at Algoma Steel in the Masonry department, where he dedicated his time until retirement.
Retirement was just the beginning of a new chapter for Mike, as he fulfilled his dream of owning a hobby farm. He moved his family to the farm, where he spent countless hours tending to his garden, raising goats, and chickens. This hobby brought him immense joy and fulfillment, and he continued to enjoy it well into his 93rd year.
Mike will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his love for his family, and his passion for his hobby farm. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and love that will be cherished by all who knew him.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Great Northern Retirement Home for providing amazing care for dad over the years. As well as to Dr. Jenkins for your care and compassion.
Resting at O’Sullivan Funeral Home (215 St. James St.) where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 6pm – 9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family RC Parish (208 Prentice Ave) on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11am with Father Boguslaw Jaroszek officiating. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be made payable by cheque or online, using the link below. Arrangements entrusted to O’ Sullivan Funeral Home, 215 St. James Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1P7, 705-759-8456.