Michael Ralph Collodi, age 61 of Frisco, Texas, passed away on August 3, 2012. He was born on October 23, 1950, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Betty Hutchison and Achilles Collodi.
Michael was a graduate of the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. Michael was an All American in both baseball and football, and was inducted into the Colorado School of Mines Athletic Hall of Fame. Michael was drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates and played for both the Pirate and Dodger organizations before working in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer.
Michael was an outstanding husband, father and role model. He spent most of his life deeply involved with the church. He served in many capacities and helped countless people. Michael was an elder in the Casper, Wyoming, Church of Christ before moving to Texas. He was involved in a variety of sports, many he shared with both of his sons, both playing and officiating. He was kind, generous, and humorous. He used his time and gifts to serve others. Michael made an impression on everyone he met with his kind and gentle spirit.
Michael is survived by his two sons, Michael Collodi, Jr. and his wife, Stacey of Frisco, Texas, Richard Collodi and his wife, Daryla of Luther, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Nicole Collodi, Michael Collodi, III, Ethan Collodi and Dylan Collodi; brother, Barry Collodi of New York, New York; sister, Karen Gale of San Jose, California.
Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Achilles Collodi.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s name to Mountain States Children’s Home, PO Box 1097, Longmont, CO 80502 or at www.msch.org