Michael Joseph Micheli

Rensselaer - Michael Joseph Micheli, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born on March 29, 1953, in Albany, he was the son of the late Frances Bylo.

Michael graduated from Rensselaer Jr./Sr. High School in 1973. He worked for Tri-State Electric in Troy, owned and operated M & M Repair from 1997 to 2004, and was later employed by Northeast Gas Technologies before retiring from Praxair in April 2019.

Michael proudly served in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1977 and was honorably discharged. He was a life member of Knights of Columbus Council #267 in Rensselaer and was also a Fourth Degree Knight.

A deeply devout Roman Catholic, Michael faithfully served as a collector, Eucharistic Minister, and lector at Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill in Albany. A multi-talented and skilled craftsman, he could fix nearly anything and especially enjoyed woodworking.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Paula (Steinbach) Micheli, with whom he shared nearly 39 beautiful years of marriage; his devoted son, Michael Carmen Micheli, and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Rose Micheli; his sister, Nancy Knoph; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his mother, Michael was predeceased by his sister, Joanne Hennessy and his beloved uncle, Carmen J. Rutolo.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10 a.m. at Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill, Lodge Street, Albany. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush.

Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's memory to Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill, 10 Lodge Street, Albany, NY 12207.