Michael Edward Gangemella

Michael E. Gangemella (affectionately known as Preacher or Pastor Mike) age 59, of New Castle, DE, entered heaven and heard “Well done thou good and faithful servant” on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Michael served as pastor of Victory Baptist Church for 31 years before it merged with Pleasantville Baptist Church where he served another 2 years. He was known for his straight-shooting, expository preaching and fervent prayer life. Michael had a special love for the prison ministry and spent many long, rewarding hours ministering at “Gander Hill.” With a passion for world-wide missions, Michael forged great friendships with those who went on to share the Gospel around the globe. Michael loved being competitive and there wasn’t a sport he didn’t excel in – basketball was his favorite. Many wonderful memories were made around the dining room table where family and friends gathered to play board games together.Michael was a hard worker and instilled this trait in his children. He spent many hours mowing lawns to be a blessing to others. Michael dearly loved (and spoiled!) his wife and soulmate, was fiercely proud of his 4 children, enjoyed the relationships he had with his sons-in-law, and was thrilled to become a grandpa. Michael is survived by his devoted wife, Linda; 4 children: Amy Carcach (Marcelo), Major Michael Gangemella Jr.(USMC), Leah Sutherland (Hussein), and Katie Gangemella; grandson, Dean Michael Carcach; mother, Angelina Borodemos; sister, Donna McGoff; mother-in-law, Madeline Rebert; and a host of extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Gangemella; stepfather who raised him, Demo Borodemos; and father-in-law, Henry Rebert. A visitation will be held Friday, December 23, 2016 from 5-7 at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Michael’s life at 7 PM. Burial will be private. Michael specifically requested that there be no money “wasted” on flowers but rather that it be sent to the missions program at Pleasantville Baptist Church, 162 #B Christiana Rd., New Castle, DE 19720 as a lasting gift to be used to benefit the spread of the Gospel. For directions or to send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

Michael Edward Gangemella

November 21, 1957 - December 20, 2016

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