Michael Angelo Cunio

Mr. Michael Angelo Cunio, 58, of Mt. Airy, died in his home on Friday, November 28, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born December 7, 1949, in Oakland, CA, he was the son of Lynelle Bigalow Ganje of Turlock, CA the late John E. Jack Cunio.

After moving to Maryland in the early seventies, he owned and operated a small flooring business for many years. Michael then was an insurance agent with the Hamilton Insurance Associates with offices in Mt. Airy, Frederick and Rockville.

He was an accomplished video photographer and enjoyed taking pictures and video of family. In his spare time he loved working and rebuilding computers.

Known as Mickey to his eleven grandchildren, he had a witty sense of humor, was a good storyteller, and enjoyed being the family chauffeur making most of the airport runs.

Mr Cunio was a member the Monday and Thursday night support groups in Mt. Airy and attended St. Michael's Catholic Church at Poplar Springs.

Michael is survived by his partner of over 33 years, Martha Hamilton of Mt. Airy and her family, sons: Duane Randolph and wife Susan, Darren Randolph and Damon Quigley; daughter; Diane Christ; grandchildren: Ashton Christ, Richard Rice, Samantha Eisenhauer, Leah Randolph, Jessica Quigley, Alison Randolph, Stephanie Randolph, Dana Randolph, Leslie Randolph, Liam Quigley and Shayne Quigley; and a great grandchild, Alexis Christ; as well as his sister, Vickie Mellon; step-mother, Nina Cunio Rolan; step-sisters Norma Douglas, Ginny Dale Phillips and Anne Strope; niece and nephew, Sherri and Steven DePollar and their children of Maryland and Tony Mellon of CA, cousin Romona Green and other relatives in California.

Visitation: See above information

Services: A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, December 7, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Mt. Airy with Rev. Michael J. Ruane officiating.

Inurnment will take place in California.