Michael T. Gentile, Sr., died suddenly Saturday night in the company of his loving family at the Lawrence General Hospital. He was 57.
Raised in Medford, Michael worked throughout his life as a diesel mechanic with Local 4 at the Quincy Ship Yard. He was devoted to his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was a loving father to Michael T. Gentile, Jr. of Abington, David Gentile of Lowell, Beverly Gentile of Tewksbury, and Daniel Gentile of Andover. He was a beloved son of Muriel Gentile of Medford and the late John A. Gentile. He was the devoted brother of Dorothy Wilder of Medford, Paul Gentile of Marlboro, Carolyn Gentile of Concord and the late John A. Gentile, Jr. Michael also leaves his dear former wife Brenda (DeAngelo) Gentile of Tewksbury.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Thursday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 - 8. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Michael’s name to St Raphael Building Campaign, 38 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.