Our beloved son, Michael Ernest Macali, was born on September 15, 1982 in Mission Viejo, CA. He left this earth peacefully in his sleep on January 5, 2024 in Lake Forest, CA.

Mike is survived by his father and mother, Richard and Pamela Macali, and sister, Charla  (Macali) Thatcher. Other surviving family members include cousins Janice Larrazolo and her husband Anthony; Robert Radomski and his wife Stephanie; Kyle and Lauren Larrazolo; Jessica Radomski; Melanie and Sadie Macali; Amanda ( Macali) Emmerson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dean and Diane Macali; maternal grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth (Fish) Dwyer; step dad, Thomas Dwyer; uncles Robert and Ernest Macali; and aunt Mary Lou Radomski.

Mike attended RH Dana Elementary School, Serrano Middle School, El Toro High School, and Saddleback Transition.

In his younger life, Mike participated in many activities including: Challenger Baseball, Special Camp, Young Life, High Rollers, and Lighthouse. More recently, his time was spent with his “Country Family” listening to live music, going to concerts and enjoying the friends he met.

We were very proud of Mike’s accomplishments. He worked at Regal Cinemas, now Cinemark, in Foothill Ranch for 22 years. He, bravely, moved into his own apartment 11 years ago and loved the independence.

More importantly, we were proud of the caring and giving young man he became. He had many friends and touched many lives.

Funeral service will be at 10:00am on January 29 at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, followed by a graveside service at 12:30pm at Ascension Cemetery, 24754 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630. There will be a Celebration of Michael’s Life afterward at 1:30pm at Big Shots Bar & Grill, 23512 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630.