Michael F. Sforza, a Marine during the Korean conflict, was born in the northeast section of the Bronx on DeLavall Avenue & died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 82.

Mickey, as he was known to family & friends, is survived by his beloved wife, Marie (Calcagni) of 56 years. He was a devoted father to children Jeannie, Michael, Theresa & John, & grandchildren Crystal, Marisa & Angela. He worked as a truck driver for decades before moving to New Rochelle & becoming self-employed in construction.

An extremely hard worker, Mickey's talents transferred to his hobbies, including carpentry, plumbing, electric, masonry, landscaping & car mechanics. His love of Italian food was a passion, & he remained an ardent fan of classic hillbilly & country-western music of the 1940s through the 1970s, performed by such singers as Hank Williams, Roy Acuff & The Carter Family.

Mickey's father, Crescenzo, was a WWI veteran, & his older brother, Johnny, was a bombadier pilot during WWII, completing dozens of bombing missions over Europe.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.