Michael Anthony Naviello, Sr Passed at the age of 79 San Diego, CA December 11, 2020 Scripps Memorial Hospital Died from complications of COVID-19, pulmonary failure, heart disease and kidney failure. Born August 4, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ He lived in Lyndhurst and Barnegat NJ & San Tan Valley, AZ before relocating to San Diego, Ca. in 2019. Married on September 4, 1966 to Virginia Trangone, Naviello at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Retired from United States Postal Service He served honorably in the United States Army from 1961-1967. Life: He loved supporting his favorite sports teams: New York Giants, New York Knicks and New York Yankees. He was always willing to stop and chat with any random stranger on the street. Loved making people laugh at his bad jokes. It would not be unusual for him to start singing his favorite oldies songs no matter where he was. His claim to fame was being an early member of the singing group known today as the Duprees. He was also known around the neighborhood as Mike the ice cream man. He also enjoyed random pick-up games of basketball with anyone. He had an infectious personality and had a knack for lighting up any room. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren. Survived by: Wife Virginia Son Michael Naviello Daughter Lisa (Naviello)-Mulcahy, husband John, and grandson Shaun. Son Jason, his wife Nissa and two granddaughters, Bella and Natalie Brother in-law and sister in law Frank and Cathi Trangone and extended family Services will be announced at a later date due to the COVID-19 Online condolences may be left on the obituary Tribute Wall.