May 17, 2017
Michael Paul DeStefano known lovingly to everyone as Mickey joined his parents in Heaven on Mothers day, May the 14th, 2017 due to complications of COPD and pneumonia. Mickey was born on September 25th, 1937 and lived in Queens NY until 1972 when he moved his family to New Mexico for 4 years then on to Las Vegas Nevada where he remained. Mickey had a brief stint in the US Army then worked as a driver for many years before becoming a Custodian at St Viators Catholic school in Las Vegas NV, where he was known as Mr Mike. He was loved by the children and staff alike and received quite the retirement send off after 20 years of service at age 66. Mickey was loved for his ripe sense of humor, he loved to cook and mangia many Italian favorites. His faith, family and his Italian heritage remained most important to him. He dreamed of going to Italy one day and we are sure he is getting quite the tour right now.He leaves behind two Sons and their wives Anthony and Joan, Michael and Jodi along with four grandchildren Michael, Alexis, Autumn and Teah, Sandi the mother of his sons, his Beloved sister Grace, her four sons his nephews and many more family and friends. We will love and miss you always Dad, Grandpa, Pop pop but know you are with our Lord and the countless others who have gone before you. A celebration of life will be announced in the near future.