WILMINGTON — Michael Leonard Simonelli, 52, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born April 24, 1966, in Manhattan, New York.
Michael is survived by his wife, Sophie (Lemmens) Simonelli; sons, Kesher Simonelli, Jonah Simonelli, Ben Simonelli and Noah Simonelli; daughters, Yadah Morrison, Ta’Avah Morrison and Chezahak Morrison; father, John Simonelli; biological mother, Odile Cadiou; brother, Matthew Swann; and sister, Melissa Allen, and her husband, Dean.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Hanaburgh Simonelli.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, March 22, at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home, Wilmington. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local branch of the Public Broadcasting System. Or online at UNCTV.
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