
Michael “Mike” Cerio, age 66, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply on the 25th of April, 2019.
Mike was born on August 29, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to Leon and Beverly Cerio. He was a 1970 graduate of South Mountain High School. Mike was a selfless man and loved his family with all his heart.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Michael John Cerio. He is survived by his wife Sandra Craven; children Angel (Scott) Carpenter, Michael, Gavin (Amber Nixon), Troy; grandchildren Ceara (Josh) Bennett, Shilo Carpenter; great grandchildren Nathaniel and Avery Bennett; siblings Danny (Carolyn) Cerio, Kay Cheatham, Mary (Phil) Quindry, Joe Cerio; several nieces and nephews.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. with Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Burial will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Deb MacKinnon
So sorry for your great loss
Lu Vega
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength to get through this difficult time. I am comforted knowing Mike’s soul is at peace with our Heavenly Father.
Bon Rogers
So sorry for loss Mary, and to your family
Michael and Connie Chisholm
Our deepest condolences Mary! To you and your family during this time of loss!
Dina Mendoza (Lopez)
Rest in Peace fellow Rebel. My deepest condolence.