Michael Villanueva, age 27, of Malden formerly of Medford passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, April 13, 2013.
The beloved son of Frank and Theresa (Jango) Villanueva of Malden, he was a loving brother to Anthony Villanueva and his wife Julie of Connecticut and a loving Godfather to Giuliana, also of Connecticut. Michael also leaves many dear aunts, uncles, friends and his family dog, Jack.
Raised in Medford, Michael earned a BS in Culinary Arts with a minor in Business at Johnson and Wales University, in 2008. Since 2007, Michael was employed as a chef with the Seaport Hotel in Boston and recently received the President’s Award.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Wednesday, April 17 at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Michael's name to Tufts Medical Center Trust Fund - 800 Washington St. #231, Boston, MA 02111 with a memo: Make a Blast Against Brain Cancer or to www.Makeablast.com