Michael Tota, 60, of Harrington Park, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Julie. Cherished son of Nancy Tota and the late Thomas Tota. Father of Thomas and Shannon. Dearest brother of Mary Faucette and husband Robert, children Avery and Ryan. Also survived by his mother-in-law Ann Butcher as well as many loving relatives and friends.
Michael owned and operated Appetito Provisions, a family business, for many years.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 7, from 9 – 10:30 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org/research, or the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org/research.
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Michael was a truly remarkable man he always had a warm welcoming smile he coped with illness without complaint he was courageous and dignified. Michael will be greatly missed his warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.
Michael was a kind loving Gentleman, a brave and enigmatic friend who will be greatly missed.
Michael has come through many challenges but always stayed positive and full of good spirit. He could always brighten up any situation with a good story. It was always uplifting when in his presence and he will be missed by all that knew him. His memory will and kind heartedness will stay with us all forever.
Michael was such a warm and interesting person. I was a customer of his for years and would sit and chat with him every time I came buy his shop. He truly loved life and was so filled with plans for the future. So sad to hear of his death..