Michael Vizzo, 78, of Wooster passed away Thursday, April 17 ,2025, Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
He was born in 1946 in Wooster to Anthony and Jenni Landi Vizzo.
After graduating from Wooster High School in 1965, he served in the U.S. Army 1965 to 1967. He retired from Wooster City School System in 2007 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Wooster Elks Lodge #1346. He had also been a part-time driver of veterans to the Canton facility 2010-2023.
He was married to Jeanne Mulhall Sigler in 1974. Surviving are his wife; a brother Ronnie (Lana) Vizzo, all of Wooster; sister and Brother in law Glen (Karen) Vaughn of Idaho; many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends Ray (Sandy) Iannarelli. His parents, brothers Donnie Vizzo and Tony Vizzo and two sisters, Isabelle Taylor and Mary Jo Barnes died previously.
He had played and coached adult slow pitch softball on various teams, also had played and coached various adult men and coed volleyball teams. He had been a Wayne County official for adult softball leagues and was currently a girl’s high school volleyball official. He loved being outdoors (hunting mushrooms and deer) and fishing at the cabin in Canada.
A private family service will be held at a later date. McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
To Ron and Lana so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. So many good times as teens on the block. Hope you find peace in fond memories.
I have fond memories of Mike from high school , his days as a volleyball referee, his days playing softball and his days working at Wayne Elementary School. …a friend will be missed.
So many fond memories of Mike to name. Mike was much loved by the students from Wayne Elementary when he worked there. Mike had a wonderful sense of humor. Jeanne & Ron : sincere sympathy for your loss. Prayers for a sense of peace with all the great memories you carry in your heart. 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
We will miss you my friend
So many great memories of Mike and Jeanne. Ray and I stood for them when they got married many years ago. Mike you will be missed by all that you came in contact with. You were a very loyal friend to Ray and he appreciated your life long friendship.
Love and hugs to you Jeanne.
I sat next to Mike in study hall his senior year and it was always ‘interesting’! He teased me unmercifully and one day he pulled my hair! Then I found out that guys do these things because they like you! I was so happy to be noticed then by a Senior! He was a genuine, good guy and I am really sorry to see this news. Prayers for all his family and friends.
Mike was one of the nicest and kindest men I knew.
He worked with and for me at the Veterans Service Commission.
It is with Great sadness to here of Mr. Vizzo’s (Mike) Mr. Vizzo was my custodian at Wayne elementary through my 7yrs there and was a kind man. And later on in lifr as I was an adult I was reconnected with him as and adult enjoying outdoor experiences with him. Out of respect I could never call him Mike it was always Mr. Vizzo!!! I am deeply saddened of his loss. My thoughts and Prayers go out to Jeanne and his family members. I will always cherishmy memories of Mr .Vizzo both of my youth and adulthood.
My condolences to you Jeanie. So many memories of softball with both of you.
May you find peace and comfort.
Sue Oswald
Mike was a good man and always nice to everyone. A good team player and well repsected. He will be missed. He had a great smile!
We are so sorry to hear of Mikes passsing. He was in our wedding many years ago and I also worked with him at Wayne the FUN school. He was a great guy. Our thoughts are with Jeanne and his family and many friends. Tom, Carol Banach and family.
What a great guy, and I’m very sad to see of his passing. My condolences to Jeanne, family and friends.
I worked with Mike at Wayne Elementary, the Fun School! He told me once I took his locker! Told him I wouldn’t carry it out on my back!!! He loved the kids at Wayne, like we all did! Thoughts to his family and friends. Rest easy Mike!
I grew up across the street on Palmer St. To the Vizzos…
Mike was ornery ornery ornery..lol
My sincere sympathies to Mike’s wife and his family.
Connie Richards Simpson
Mike was such a great guy! He was always happy and kind! I have a lot of great memories from Wayne the Fun School and from when he and my dad played softball together! RIP Mike!
Sorry for your loss. I remember him from Wayne the fun school too! Was an awesome guy for sure. Will always be remembered. Prayers to the family!
Oh the memories we made all those years of deer hunting! Gonna be missed Mike. Thanks for those memories
Jeanne so sorry for your loss. All the years we shared on softball benches watching the guys play ball. Remembering all the fun times at Leroy’s after the games. Mike was a friend to all. My kids loved him at Wayne the FunSchool may he rest in peace.
A good man and a good friend of many years ago. Many good memories.
Mike was a friend on and off the football field
Good memories
RIP Mike
Bob Maglio
Class of 65
Orrville HS
Condolences to Mikes family.
So sad to hear. I have a lot of great memories of playing softball with Mike.
I was introduced to your family when I worked with your sister Izzy at Value Center Market back in the early 60’s. And Mike was the janitor at my son’s elementary school. Had the pleasure of knowing Ron and Lana through work and cars. Prayers and hugs for your family at this time.
I always enjoyed seeing Mike when I visited Wayne Elementary. He did a great job for Wooster City Schools.Rest in Peace Mike.
Dear Vizzo family,
Please accept our prayers and condolences on the passing of your beloved Mike. He was a wonderful man and leader in the community. He was kind to our daughter (Jamesa Blackwell) during her schooling at Wayne Elementary. He went to school with my husband’s family and worked with their mother, Virginia Blackwell.
May God comfort you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏼💔
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Jeanne.
Oh, my fond and fun childhood memories of St Mary’s classmate, Mike Vizzo. I left Wooster in 1969 and return visit periodically family. The name, Mike Vizzo, brings a huge smile to my face. Such sheer fun to be around whether on the sandlot ball fields, in the classroom, during daily Mass and in our Italian neighborhood. Mike had an unmatched zest for life and as a child and young man, Mike enriched mine and obviously many others. God bless you my dear childhood friend. Heaven now has a well-qualified jovial, kind and loving member. Condolences and blessings to his family.
Oh, my fond and fun childhood memories of St Mary’s classmate, Mike Vizzo. I left Wooster in 1969 and return visit periodically family. The name, Mike Vizzo, brings a huge smile to my face. Such sheer fun to be around whether on the sandlot ball fields, in the classroom, during daily Mass and in our Italian neighborhood. Mike had an unmatched zest for life and as a child and young man, Mike enriched mine and obviously many others. God bless you my dear childhood friend. Heaven now has a well-qualified jovial, kind and loving member. Condolences and blessings to his family.
Prayers for you Jeannie.
To Ron, Lana and Jeanne – Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your husband and brother. I am sure he will be truly missed. Hold fast to the loving cherished memories.
Saddened to learn of this. He was the janitor when I attended Wayne elementary. Super nice and a great guy
Jeanne,
So sorry to hear about Mike.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and the family.
Bruce & Linda Smucker
Many fond memories of Mr Vizzo at Wayne Elementary. Deepest condolences to his family.
Kara (Hufford) DeRodes
Jeanne and family,you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
Jeanne, please accept my condolences. I first remember Mike as a referee in my 4th-6th grade flag football games. Later as a referee in volleyball. Always kind. Always fair. Always willing to help. He will be missed!
I have such fond memories from my childhood of Mike. I again ran into him at Wayne Elementary where he worked. He was always so helpful and full of good humor. He knew how to keep the kids in line and was loved by all. Sending condolences to the entire family.
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news that Mike has passed. Got to know Mike back in the days when we all played in summer softball leagues. What a funny and nice guy. So sorry for your loss.
I remember him fondly from when I was a student at Wayne, the fun school! I will always cherish how sweet and genuine he was to me.
Am so saddened to learn of this from Arizona. Mike was a friend and colleague in the Wooster City schools family for both our long careers. my children all remember “Mr. Vizzo” from hallway smiles and gentle fun teasing, to the “iron rule” in the lunchroom. we got to share laughs in slow pitch softball for years and I well remember Jeanne on the tennis courts as well. I am thinking God brought one of the good guys home. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Mike was a great person. I enjoyed working with him at Wayne Elementary School. He kept everything running smoothly and was a invaluable asset to all who knew him. You will be missed my friend.
I went to Wayne Elem along w my sister. I just wanted to say I’m so sorry for your loss. He was our fav person at Wayne. Even after I was in highschool I would go back to see him or occasionally in town. I just wanted to share he made school time great for many of us, my sister and I for sure. My mom always knew if there was an issue at the school she could go to Mr Vizzo. He will be missed by my whole family. I just wanted to share even though I’ve been out of elem school since 96 he has always been one of my fav people there and he was so appreciated. I’m so sorry again for your loss.
I was in high school with Mike and had quite a few adult beverages at Leroy’s with him and at the Elks Club. He was a real character. He is going to be Missed
Found memories of WHS class of 1965. Mike was always a shining light in a room. Years ago at a WHS class reunion classmates of Wayne Local as it was called way back then, returned to the grade school. Mike was there and took much pride in showing us around.
So sorry for your loss. He was a good soul.
My brother Steve and I will always be gratful for Mikes urging my dad to seek medical attention when he noticed he wasnt feeling well when he came in to pick up his pizza. Our dad got to the hospiital in time and surviived a heart attack. Because of that we got 30 plus more years with him! . We are so blessed
Jeanne, Dave and I were very sad to read of Mike’s passing. There is lots of history with the two of you from high school to volleyball to the joy of meeting Mike around town and always getting a smile and greeting. Our thoughts are with you, Jeanne, in your loss.
Fondly,
Linda and Dave Bush
Jeanne
Our condolences on the loss of Mike. He was a great friend and Gloria and I had a. lot of great times and fond memories with the two of you. Mike will be great missed by everyone
My family will always remember Mr. Vizzo from Wayne ❤️ he always made our days great with a smile and made us feel like family! So many great memories and even memories mushroom hunting with him and my family in our woods, he was always ready to go out with his golfing driver 🥰 he will truly be missed
I’ve had the pleasure of growing up with the Mulhall family. They will forever be in my prayers and heart. May you find peace in your heart through God’s grace.
You pass away twice from this earth.
First when you take your last breath.
Second when the stories cease being told about you.
May the stories of your loved one live forever in your hearts