Michael J. Wernicki, 65, of Plant City, died Nov. 24, 2016.
He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Sophie (Yuskiewicz) Wernicki. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a parishioner at St. Clement Catholic Church and a treasurer for the Knights of Columbus. He also was active in the American Legion and volunteered at the Shriner’s Hospital for Children. He retired from UPS Freight in 2013. He loved football, traveling and most of all, his family.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy (Cappello) Wernicki; son, Mark Wernicki; daughters, Tina Capparelli (Anthony) and Julie Wernicki; grandchildren, Dominic and Gianna Capparelli; sister, Barbara Vahey (John); sister-in-law, Josie Wernicki; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was held Dec. 2, at St. Clement Catholic Church in Plant City. Burial followed at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children at ShrinersHospitalsForChildren.org, or to St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St., Plant City, Florida 33563.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.