Michael R. Rissell Sr. Obituary
The passing of Michael R. Rissell Sr. of Thorndale, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 21, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael R. Rissell Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Cyrus, Sr. and Ann Veronica Rissell; his brother John Cyrus Rissell, III; his son Todd Morris; his in-laws, Frank and Jean Yannetti; and his brother-in-law Kenny Armentrout.
He is survived by: his daughter Laurie Morris Falcone (Chuck); his close friends, Debbie, Zig, Flossy, Harry, Max and Bob; his granddaughter Madison; his wife Marie Yannetti Morris; his son Michael Rissell, Jr. (Kara); his grandchildren, Madden James Rissell, Nora Lola Rissell and Fallon Falcone Carr (David); his great grandchildren, Nella, River, Sky, Ripley and Maggie; his sister Veronica Cazille (Anthony); his sister-in-law Shirley Armentrout (late Kenny); his nieces and nephews, Desireé Gambino (Vito), Jennifer Zappacosta (Jay), Angela Miller (David), John Cyrus Rissell IV (Cindy), David Rissell (Faye), Michael Cazille and Scott Armentrout (Erika); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Marcella Gambino, April Rissell, Alexis Miller (Joshua Hostetler), Hailey Miller, Julia Zappacosta, Brooke, Bridget Armentrout, Steven, Kyle, Cody, Mark Rissell, Tyler Cazille, Jackson Miller and Brett Armentrout; and his close friends, Chuck Carroll, Mike and Joe Dazio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).
