ACRi, Michele 'Mike' - Peacefully at home on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Rosina 'Rose' for 61 years. Loving father of Fernando 'Fred' (Olga), Frank (Carmela), Agostino (Deborah), Elena Messina, Norma Reckard (Steve). Proud Nonno of Carolyn (David), Lisa (John), Michelle (Marcello), Liana, Marc, Jon, Adam, Michael, Luke and Katie. Cherished Nonnino of Robert, Matteo, Joshua and Madelyn. Predeceased by 8 siblings. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews in Canada, the U.S.A. and Italy. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence), on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place at All Saints Roman Catholic Church on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. A book of memories may be signed at www.wardfuneralhome.com