Michael A. Langella's Obituary
Michael A. Langella, 59, San Leandro, California
Michael Langella, father, son and brother, passed away peacefully on December 19th, 2017, with his family and friends by his side.
Michael was born on June 19th, 1958 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of John and Hilda Langella. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Plant and Soil Sciences. He later moved to the California Bay Area, married and had two wonderful children, Michael II and Monica. While spending most of his working life as an insurance adjuster, Michael’s greatest passions were his family, church, boy scouting, and landscaping. He demonstrated his passions through his volunteerism, such as teaching catechism at the Transfiguration Church, being an Eagle Scout and, later, a Scout Leader for his son’s troop. He also had many friends, due to his gregarious and generous nature, often volunteering to do landscaping or provide any other assistance needed. Michael also loved traveling with his close travel companion, most recently a trip to Norway and northern Europe. His smile, laugh, humor, and kind spirit always left an impression wherever he went. Michael was a unique and vibrant individual and will be missed by all
Michael is survived by his father – John Langella, children – Michael and Monica Langella, his brothers and sisters – Deborah Hunt, John Langella, Richard Langella, Kathleen Francis, Christine Olson, Cynthia Boulanger, and David Langella, his granddaughter Lorelai Langella, his many nieces and nephews, his scouting and church families, and his countless friends that included him as part of their families.
Michael is reunited in heaven with his mother Hilda Langella and cousin and close friend Woody Harwood.
Services to celebrate Michael’s life will be held as follows; a viewing on January 2nd from 4pm to 8pm at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland at 4499 Piedmont Ave., and the funeral will take place on January 3rd at 9am at the Transfiguration Church in Castro Valley at 4000 E Castro Valley Blvd., with Father Mario officiating.
Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at: Chapel of the Chimes URL. Memorials may be made out to the Transfiguration Church or Amnesty International.
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