Michael Baccala
January 1, 1946 - April 29, 2022
With sadness, love and gratitude, the family of Michael Baccala announce his passing on Friday, April 29, 2022, at his home in Delaware. Michael was 76 years old. He grew up in Little Italy in Baltimore, MD.
Michael earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English at Towson University (formerly Towson State College), MD in 1975, and a Masters Degree in ESOL at Nova Southeastern University, FL in 1999. He also earned a post graduate degree at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, and attended Shakespeare Summer School at St. Catherine’s College in 1996 at Cambridge, England. He was a retired education teacher in Maryland and later in Florida.
Michael was an avid reader, spending a lot of time at local libraries, he was also an avid cook and gardener, and enjoyed making meals for family and friends. From 1969 to 1972, he worked as a USA Merchant Marine and was a boxer during this time as well. He enjoyed studying Greek mythology and collecting artwork from various artists. Michael loved watching Jeopardy and spending time at the beach. Michael served in the United States Air Force between 1965 – 1968, and was an Air Traffic Control Operator.
Michael is survived by his siblings, Nicholas Baccala, Anastasia (Baccala) and husband Richard Johnson; half-sister, Sandra Lebos; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Anastasia Baccala; stepmother, Julia (Nash) Baccala; sisters, Maria (Baccala) Cala, Catherine (Baccala) and husband Earl Ayres, Patricia (Baccala) and husband Albert Mack; and niece Dorothy Mack. Michael also left behind many dear friends in Delaware and abroad he will be dearly missed.
A service will be held privately.
Sandy Gurchik
Rest In Peace Uncle Mike. You will be missed and always loved.
Cheryl Smith
My heart is saddened over the loss of my Uncle. You were a wonderful brother to my mother (Buttercup) and a caring Uncle to your nieces and nephews. I will truly miss your smile, our talks snd your quirky ways. You will always be close to my heart ♥️ Rest in Peace!
Richard Rehak
R.I.P Uncle Mike. We never talked much as we were very young when you where around, but we know you were a good man and were always kind to us when we did see you. I Still have a birthday card with a collectors nickle in it since we were collecting coins at the time. Look over us till we all meet again!
Linda Rehak
Love Lives On ~ Author Unknown
The uncle we love remains with us for love itself lives on, and cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love can never be more than a thought apart, far as long as there is memory, he’ll live on in our hearts.
Uncle Mike, thank you for the happy memories. May you rest in peace.