Michael James Padula

Michael James Padula age 62, of Willoughby entered into eternal rest on October 22, 2015 At his home. He was born the son of Dolores C. Vincent and Alfred Padula in Painesville on March 29, 1953. Mr. Padua was a former resident of Painesville and a 1971 graduate of Riverside High School. He was a Carpenter and previously worked at Lincoln Electric for 10 years. He was an avid football fan, and played for Riverside High School as # 77, and was also on the wrestling team, and was a former Karate Instructor in Mayfield. Survivors are his wife Mary (Hutchins) Padula, daughter Chelsey L. Padula, Brother Alfred (Kathy Gould) Padula of Painesville, Sister Del Rae (Richard) Rigby of Painesville Twp. and Best friend Jerry Flyter. He is preceded in death by his Parents, and Sister Therese Ward. A celebration of life will be held at 3:30PM Wednesday November 4th at the Central Assembly Church 6958 Hopkins Rd. Mentor, Ohio 44060. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice 8224 Mentor Ave. Mentor, Ohio 44060. The arrangements are being handled by Potti Funeral Home 1009 Mentor Ave. Painesville, Ohio.