Name: Michael L. Dianetti



Life Dates: -



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

He is predeceased by his mother, Anna Angela Dianetti.



Survived by

GATES: Beloved son brother and uncle passed away on May 5, 2007 at the age of 45. He is Survived by his father Romeo Dianetti, Brother John (Diane) Dianetti, sister RomyAnn (Christopher) Scarlata, nieces Kaleigh A. Dianetti and Alexis A. Scarlata, nephew Griffin C. Scarlata and many loving relatives, friends and colleagues.



History

Michael Lee Dianetti was born September 14, 1961 in Rochester, New York to Anna Angela and Romeo Dianetti. The middle child of 3, Michael maintained a close and loving relationship with family and friends throughout his life. Michael was drawn to sports early in life. A fierce competitor, Michael achieved great success at Greece Arcadia High School where he was an All County selection in basketball for the `77-`78 and `78 -`79 school years. In 1979 he was also honored as an All Greater Rochester "Super 15" selection for basketball and as the Town of Greece High School Male Athlete of the Year. After high school, Michael attended Nazareth College playing basketball for the Golden Flyers and studying Education. Michael later earned masters degrees at Nazareth and Canisius Colleges. He had a fulfilling 22 years at Aquinas Institute of Rochester working as a teacher, administrator and coach. One of his greatest highlights at Aquinas was leading the basketball team to their first Sectional Title in 1999 - 2000 along with a quarterfinal appearance in the New York State Tournament. Aquinas repeated as sectional champs in 2000 - 2001. Michael was named Class BB Coach of the year and Section V Co-coach of the year for the 1999 - 2000 basketball season. Michael made many friends and touched many peoples lives along the way. During his short life he was known as a fierce competitor as well as a caring, compassionate, considerate and respectful individual. He cherished his time spent with family, friends and students he taught or coached.



Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael`s memory to Aquinas Institute of Rochester, 1127 Dewey Ave. Rochester, NY 14613 or Lipson Cancer Center @ Rochester General Hospital 1425 Portland Avenue Rochester, NY 14621.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Michael`s visitation will be on Tuesday 2-4 6-9. All are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral (296 Flower City Parkway). Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



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