Mr. Michael David Gazzo

September 17, 1958 - January 13, 2015

Michael David Gazzo, 56, of Dryden, NY, died in his home on January 13, 2015. Born in New York City, Michael grew up in Hell’s Kitchen and was a gifted artist and an avid gamer. He could always be found working in brightly colored dress shirts and spectacular neck ties. Michael was also a fantastic cook and was happiest when he was feeding people, especially during Community of Christ gatherings at Deer Park Camp. Michael is predeceased by his parents, the beautiful Grace Gazzo and Michael V. Gazzo, a gifted writer, acting coach, and academy-nominated actor for his role as Frankie Pentangeli in Godfather II. Michael is survived by his wife, Kimberly Crabtree Gazzo, and children, Mr. Sevastien Mason and Ms. Mickey Gazzo. He also leaves a beloved sister, Peppi Masciandaro and husband Oscar, and cherished brother, Christopher Gazzo and wife Diana. He will be missed by nephew Garrett and nieces Olivia, Anna, Madeline, Amanda and Nina along with aunts, an uncle and many cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, at Community of Christ, 325 Burbank Ave, Johnson City, NY. A reception follows. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Michael to either: 1. Deer Park Camp-Dining Hall Kitchen fund, 6290 Lower Mountain Rd, New Hope, PA 18938, www.deerparkcamp.com/support-us. 2. The Maurer and Kelly Transgender Health Fund, Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes, 620 West Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, http://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southern-finger-lakes.