Michael Mauro Paparella Obituary
The world bids farewell to Michael Mauro Paparella of Minneapolis, Minnesota, departing on November 20, 2024 at the age of 91. Michael Mauro leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vincenzo Paparella (Vincent) and Angiolina Paparella (Angelina); his siblings, Anthony Paparella, Josephine Mele and Elsia McNeill; and his former wife Lynn Paparella (Behlow).
He is survived by: his wife Treva; his children, Mark (Ann), Steve (Misty) and Lisa Leon (Mark); his stepchildren, Shelley Raiola and Brad Munz; his grandchildren, Laura DaBruzzi (TJ), Miliah Paparella, Alyssa Raiola, Jenna Raiola, Lucy Leon, Lily Leon, Benjamin Paparella and Mauro Paparella; his great grandchildren, James DaBruzzi, Arlo DaBruzzi and Albertino Da Bruzzi; his caregiver Nina; his sisters, Therese, Joanne and Mary; and also, Garry Buzard, Anita O'Bryan, Jim Buzard (Judy), Susan Zentz (Gary) and Rebecca Foreman.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Basilica of Saint Mary (1600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, and to honor Dr. Paparella's life and contributions to the field of Otology, donations can be made to: University of Minnesota Foundation/IHF Fund #25594 (Otopathology Lab) 200 Oak Street East - Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55455 http://www.washburn-mcreavy.com.
