Michael John DiCesare
60, died on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after being in a coma since Christmas. He is survived by his two children, Amanda and Elisabeth “Duncan”; their mother, Karrie, all of Rochester; his sister, Julie (Glen) Arellano, of Riverside, CA; his brother, David (Donna), of Albany, NY; and a niece and nephews, along with many extended family members and friends. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, John and Judith DiCesare.
Michael, also known as “Mickey” with a goofy sense of humor, is a graduate of Eastridge High School and studied communication and media studies at Monroe Community College. He was passionate about cooking and worked as a chef for many area restaurants including Jack n’ Jill Inn and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. He created a barbecue sauce, called Tailgater’s, and owned and operated Calico Jack’s Seaside Cantina in the ’90s in Rochester.
Michael enjoyed playing cards, listening to classic rock on vinyl, and was an animal lover, taking in kittens who followed him home from work.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 11AM at Christ the King Church, 445 Kings Highway South, Rochester, NY 14617, followed by a reception at 2PM at Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Department 4657 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622, where all are welcome to remember and tell stories of Michael.
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You will be greatly missed Mike, you will forever be in my heart. Without you and your help I wouldn’t be a mother, a future wife, a friend to so many, you saved my life. I know you are looking down on your family and friends with love and care, fly high my friend!!!