From the Family of actor Michael Del Rio in NYC. Please click on link for info on funeral service.

// December 14th, 2009 // What's Poppin

December 14, 2009

Dear Friends, Associates, and all those otherwise acquainted with Michael Philip Del Rio:

On behalf of the family of Michael Del Rio, I am sorry to inform you that Uncle Mikey passed away suddenly yesterday, December 13th, in the early morning hours. His passing comes as a shock to all who know and love him.

We invite you to join us in celebrating Uncle Mikey’s life and legacy at the wake and Memorial Service this Wednesday. Location, time, and other arrangements will be posted online as they become available.

Please also feel free to share any memories, photos, or condolences online at

http://jeremydelrio.com/blog/2009/12/13/michael-del-rio/

Thank you for your prayers during this difficult season.

In Service,

Jeremy Del Rio (Nephew)

Michael Philip Del Rio – Actor Reel from Bryan Holland on Vimeo.

Thank you for your continuing prayers for my family as we grieve the loss of our beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, Michael Philip Del Rio. Uncle Mikey’s heart stopped in the early morning hours of December 13, 2009, and he’s dancing with Jesus, Felipe, and Estella now. Please continue to pray especially for Aunt Lory, whose 31 year romance ended too soon. Creative and beautiful, Uncle Mikey overcame personal demons as a young New York artist to love Jesus and others well. He was only 53 but he went out on top, beating his older brothers in last week’s basketball family feud.

I will miss you, Uncle Mikey.

Below, the beginnings of a tribute to a life and love filled with passion and vigor. Please add your memories or prayers in the Comments section.
Funeral Arrangements

The wake and memorial service will convene at:
Gramercy Park Memorial Chapel
353 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10010
212-477-6334

Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Viewing: 2 pm – 5 pm
Memorial Service: 7 pm – 9 pm

Thursday, 17 December 2009
Final Farewell: 9:30 am – 10 am
Burial to Follow