Rincon – Michael "Papa" Tomasello, 81, passed away December 8, 2024 at Candler Hospital.

The Chicago, IL native was a retired machinist, having worked in aircraft production. He was a Kentucky Colonel, that loved horse racing, birds, college football, and baseball.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lana Tomasello; and his daughter, Andrea Tomasello.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Tomasello Amacher and Tom Amacher; grandchildren, Mikayla Tomasello, John Clark, and Michael Tomasello; great-grandchildren, Lilliana, Ella, Joseph, and Elijah; and his dogs, Louie, Jack & Jill.

Services will be private.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, (912) 754-6421.