Michael E. Basalla

Beloved son of Julia and Michael Basalla (both deceased); loving brother of Janet Dempsey (Michael); dear uncle of Brian Dempsey and Michael Dempsey, Jr. (Leslie Bersacola); dear great uncle of Alexis, Madison, Colin, and step-daughter, Taylor Furlo.

Michael was a resident of Parma since 1957. He retired from Ohio Bell in 1994 where he worked for his entire working career.

Michael was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed traveling, bowling, golf and had a profound love for dogs.

He passed away peacefully at Cardinal Court in Strongsville, Ohio after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. He will be missed by many cousins and family and there is a special place in his heart for his cousin, Janet Basalla, who helped him through his journey.

Family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Holy Spirit Byzantine Catholic Church, 5500 W. 54th Street, Parma, OH 44129 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Divine Liturgy will begin at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Spirit Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary Magdalene Byzantine Catholic Church, 5390 W. 220th Street, Cleveland, OH  44126 or Northeast Ohio SPCA, 9555 Brookpark Road, Parma, OH 44129. 

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