Michael M. Accario Jr., originally from the Alton / Godfrey area, passed away at 1am Saturday, December 16th, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. Michael spent the last two years of his life as a resident at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville.
He was born December 6, 1928 in Jerseyville, son of the late Michael M. Accario Sr. and Kathleen (Shea) Accario.
He married the former Joanie Beiser on May 6, 1950 at St. Patrick’s Church in Alton. She was escorted to heaven by the angles January 6, 1997.
Surviving is his only child, a daughter, Chrisann Accario Winslow, son-in-law Kermit Winslow and grandson’s Kermit George Leu Winslow III and Henry Michael Accario Winslow, all of Edwardsville. Also surviving is a sister, Mary Ann (Accario) Horn of Alton, a sister-in-law Ruth Churchich of Edwardsville, and a brother-in-law Allen Northway of Godfrey as well as a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia (Accario) Northway, sister-in-law Jeannie (Beiser) Churchich, brother in laws Robert Churchich and James Horn, a nephew Thomas Horn, and a very special niece, Caroline (Churchich) Fahnestock.
Michael served his county in the Navy for two tours of duty from 1946-1948 and 1951-1953 and was employed in the electrical construction industry for 43 years, of which 32 years associated with his father at Mike’s Electric Co., Inc. Alton and 11 years with R. Dron Electric Co., Inc. Granite City, retiring in 1991.
Michael dearly missed his beloved wife, but was blessed with enjoying his remaining years spending time with his daughter and grandsons, sharing with them his passion for music, encouraging each to pursue a musical instrument and vocal performance. He also greatly enjoyed sharing his life with his four legged babies, most especially his Sheltie, Binki Accario. In his youthful years, he enjoyed recreational time boating, fishing, and hunting with family and friends accompanied and championed by his faithful canine friends.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Alton, The Alton Knights of Columbus, a 60-year member of the IBEW #649, a former member of Alton-Wood River Sportsmen’s Club and a former member and past president of the Godfrey Lions Club. Michael also mentored many of young men over the years helping them evolve into responsible young adults. It was apparent to all who knew Michael that his care and concern for family and friends was deeply profound and sincere.
Everywhere Michael went he made friends. His positive, cheerful, enduring demeanor immediately put others at ease. He will be greatly missed by his family, but all take comfort in knowing he is now at peace with his wife and family.
Friends and family may call beginning at 10am, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton with Catholic Rite of Burial Mass being said at 11am, with burial immediately following at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey. Memorials are requested top St. Mary’s Catholic Church Alton or St. Boniface Children’s Choir Fund.

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