Michael J. Casullo, Iii

WESTERLO - Michael J. Casullo, III, 19, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Duanesburg. He was the son of Michael J. and Marcia (Halse) Casullo, Jr.

Michael graduated from Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School in 2011. During those years he became passionate about learning the electrical trade through the Capital Region Career and Technical School program. He was currently pursuing a degree in electrical maintenance and construction while working part time for Mackey Electric in Cohoes.

Michael loved riding his four-wheeler, dirt bike and snowmobile. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, country music and being with friends. He loved summer vacations in Cape Cod with family, where many wonderful memories were made. Michael's best friend was truly his brother, Matthew; together they were one. His smile and sense of humor has touched many hearts.

Michael was predeceased by his grandmother Blanche Halse and his grandfather Michael J. Casullo, Sr. He is also with his special cousin in Heaven, Douglas Patrick Lane.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother and best friend, Matthew D. Casullo; grandparents Donald Halse and Carmella Casullo; Aunts and Uncles Margie Lane and Matthew Fleming, Brenda and Michael Truss, Patrice and Ted Lombard, Sandy and Al Cutturini, and Michele and Owen Burns, and several loving cousins.

Michael was also a communicant of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Greenville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at his church on Thursday at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Camp Pinnacle Ministries, 621 Pinnacle Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186 in Michael's name.