Michael Cacchillo

Michael Cacchillo, 94, of Port Ewen, died Monday, December 6, 2021 at Ten Broeck Commons.

Born in Glasco, he was a son of the late Louis & Guiditta Gaudio Cacchillo.

Michael was a kind and gentle man. He was married to the love of his life for 56 years until her passing in 2010. As a father, he was one of the best. He was always present for his three daughters and celebrated each of their accomplishments. Mike was the dad in the neighborhood that all of the kids loved. When he became a grandfather, he was over the moon with joy. There is nothing that he wouldn’t do for them. He was their “Poppy” and he was adored. Michael loved to cook for family and friends. He organized the block parties and his pizza was famous. He was the person in the neighborhood that everyone went to for help. Mike worked most of his life in the garment industry as a cutter. Then his love of cooking brought him into the restaurant business. He was co-owner of The Michael’s in Saugerties. Everyone enjoyed his pizza burger. Michael also found time to give back to the community. He was a member and officer in the Exchange Club. He was a volunteer coach for the Special Olympics. The Olympians adored him and he was proud of all of them. Mike also collected the offerings at Sunday mass at St. Joseph Church until he became ill. After retirement, Mike and his wife enjoyed trips to Florida and visiting their grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing with his buddies and spending mornings at the Stadium Diner. The food and conversation were good. Mike loved everyone he met and they, in turn, loved him. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Michael is survived by three daughters, Michele Funccius and her husband, Hans of Kingston, Debra Cacchillo of Port Ewen and Gina Zamiskie and her husband, Edward of West Caldwell, NJ, three granddaughters, Emma Collum and her husband, James, Madeline Roszko, Rebecca Zamiskie, a grandson, Charles Zamiskie and his wife, Catherine, two great grandson’s, Edward & Zachary, a sister, Kathryn Romeo of Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, Michael was predeceased by his wife, Genevieve Secreto Cacchillo, who passed in 2010 and two brothers, Daniel & Louis Cacchillo, Jr.

Michael will be reposing at the Simpson-Hammerl Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 3-7 PM.

The funeral procession will form from the funeral home on Saturday at 9:00 AM.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church.

Interment in Wiltwyck Cemetery with military honors by the Joyce Schirick VFW Post 1386 will follow.

The family requests that all attendees at the funeral home, church and cemetery, wear a mask.

Simpson-Hammerl Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of Michael with the arrangements.