Michael L. Townsend Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael L. Townsend (Hornell, New York), born in Kenmore, New York, who passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Townsend and Marguerite Townsend (Thompson); and his sister Dawn Degman. He is survived by: his wife Marianne Townsend (Racalto); his children, Kyle Townsend (Kathryn), Kecia Nicholson (Corey) and Katie Bonczar (Bill); his grandchildren, Barrett Nicholson, Liam and Makenna Bonczar; his stepgrandchildren, Rachel, Kyle, Nicholas and Anthony; and his brother-in-law Gene Degman. He is also survived by many in-laws, cousins.
Mike's family requests that, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting http://www.stjude.org in memory of Michael L. Townsend or to the Kenan Center online.
