Michael Frances Ciafone, age 63 left this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Michael was born in Mount Vernon, NY, and moved to this area in 1997 from Westchester, County, NY; although, he was a Florida resident for many years prior to returning to NY.  Michael had many professions throughout his life; most recently as an author of several published books about his life experiences, sharing his messages of love, determination, and hope. He served his community as a volunteer at food pantries and meal services for those in need; he built wheelchair ramps at private homes, and he advocated for and championed the installation of mobility mats (MobiMats) throughout the Tampa Bay/St. Pete area. He also served in an advisory role on several committees and was an usher at Church services; he was Catholic and attended Church regularly.  Michael was also a member of the Gulfport Senior Center and played baseball in community leagues. Michael loved dogs, cars, sports (Go Rays!), a good burger, travel, spending time with family, and sharing his light with us all. He especially enjoyed being an Uncle, a Brother, and a Son.

He was preceded in death by: Frank Ciafone (Father), Jay Laffan (Step-Father), Cono (Nick) and Angelina Fazio (Maternal Grandparents), Nicholas (Nick) and Ursula Ciafone (Paternal Grandparents).  And is survived by : (List surviving relatives) Barbara Laffan (Mother), Elaine Benedict (Sister), Frank Ciafone (Brother), Diane Anderson (Sister), Timothy Ciafone (Brother), Amanda Chiplock (Niece; Goddaughter); Adam Benedict (Nephew), Farrah Ciafone (Niece), Lola Ciafone (Niece), loving spouses and in-laws, and numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles (our "big Italian Family" (M.F.C., Silent Cries, p. 11); along with too many friends and others he was close with to mention here, but he will always be with you in your memories and hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to any local, non-profit charity organization.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the L.W. Mohn Funeral
Home, 9700 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM with Mass
held at 12:00PM.