Mr. Philip "Michael" Graziano, 70, of Sauquoit, NY departed this life peacefully at home Tuesday October 29 ^th , 2019.

Michael as he was affectionately called, was born in Utica, NY the son of the late Philip A. and Sara San Andres Graziano. He attended St. Anthony's Grade School, Notre Dame High School, graduating from Utica College. He enjoyed being an accountant for Cornell Cooperative Extension, Centrex Labs, and served as a volunteer for Americorp His passion was walking his dogs , rescuing cats, watching trains and reading books.

He leaves his spouse Elizabeth Seigle, his sister Mary Beth E. Frommer , and brother Richard Graziano , his cousin Carol Gigliotti Zumbo, as well as nieces and nephews.

Michael's Celebration of Life will be held at the Child's Chapel at Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, NY on Wednesday November 6 ^th , 2019 at 10 a.m.

Please donate to Hospice or the Alzheimer 's Association. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery.

Arrangements under the guidance of the John L Matt Funeral Home, Chadwicks ,NY

To send: an online message of sympathy go to www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com