Michael Joseph Azzaro, 75, died Sunday, December 16th, 2019 at his home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Susan Azzaro; his daughter, Patricia
Reynolds and husband, Michael Reynolds; his son Joseph Azzaro and wife, Misty Azzaro, and their children, Grace and Rock. Michael had one sibling, his sister Concetta Azzaro. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sophia Reynolds. Michael also leaves a large extended family and many friends.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Joseph Michael Azzaro and Barbara Amendola. Michael was the first of his family to be born in the United States. He attended North East High School in Kansas City, Missouri in the early 1960s. After graduation, He served briefly in the U.S. Navy in San Diego, and later attended Auburn University and
University of Missouri, where he played football. After college, he became a licensed Barber and owned and operated his own shop for 40 years in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Michael was a member of the Ararat Shrine Temple and a Master Mason at the Blue Lodge in Blue Springs, Missouri. A longtime resident at Lake Lotawana, Michael enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family on his bass boat.
A memorial service will be held February 15th, from 1-3 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 SE Grand Ave. Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Michael was cremated per his wishes.
In Memory of Michael Joseph Azzaro, contributions are suggested to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 415 SE Grand Ave. Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64063.
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Michael J. Azzaro, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
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and prayers to the family of ….
US Navy Veteran, Michael J. Azzaro, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Heaven gained a remarkable and humble man and one outstanding barber. I will and have always missed our barber shop chats especially those about the Navy. Please allow Denise and I join the chorus and pass our deepest condolences on your loss of a beloved husband, father, friend and one of the very best and great American I have ever had the privilege and honor to know.
Prayers for you and your family. We will miss Mike. Hope faith and memories will comfort you and your family. Will see you at St Paul’s. Take care of yourself.
I just saw the news of Mike’s passing in yesterday’s Kansas City Star, or I would have offered my condolences sooner. Mike was my barber for over 15 years, and it was the only time I ever looked forward to getting my hair cut. He loved talking about his kids, his grandkids, and growing up in “Northeast,” not to mention MU football. What a great storyteller and a very fine man. I am very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. I plan to come tomorrow if I can get the snow and ice off my car. So far no go. Blessing Mary
Susan our thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow. I am so sorry we will not be able to attend the service. We are booked solid with appointments tomorrow at my shop and I will not be able to get away. But we are thinking of you!
When I look at his picture, still hard to believe he is gone. We enjoyed Mike telling his raunchy jokes and funny stories of his early life and then with Susan. They are both loved much.
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