LEHIGH ACRES, FL — Michael Patrick Ginocchi died unexpectedly in Lehigh Acres, Florida on July 9, 2015 at the age of 58.
Mike is survived by his mother, Patricia Ginocchi of Saratoga Springs, his wife, Nan Ginocchi of Leigh Acres, FL, his sister Cathy Ginocchi of Saratoga Springs and his niece Chrissy DeMarco of Saratoga Springs. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is predeceased by his father, Pasquale (Pat) Ginocchi of Saratoga Springs. Mike graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1975, and went on to attend City College in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he received a degree in Criminal Investigation. He married Nan Evelyn Ginocchi in 2009. Mike began his work-life at Pat’s Newsroom in the early 1960s, helping his father with the Sunday newspaper. He then worked as a shoe shine boy in front of his father’s newsroom. Before leaving Saratoga for Florida, Mike worked as a bartender and bar manager at various bars around Saratoga. Once in Fort Lauderdale, he continued his bartending career. He then worked as a bar spotter, and worked for the National Transportation Safety Board, which is where his passion for motorcycle safety bloomed. Mike moved to North Carolina, where he became a Real Estate Broker, as well as tended bar, and met his wife Nan. Mike and Nan were living in Florida at the time of his death.
Memorial service is scheduled for Monday, July 20 at the Polaris Pavilion in the Saratoga Spa State Park from 5 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mike's life. A foundation will be set up in Mike’s name to benefit his passion for motorcycle safety and awareness.
