Michaelene Tate

On January 23rd 2021, Michaelene Tate (nee. DiFranco) born September 18th 1948, made her journey to heaven. She was Preceded in death by Parents Berla and Michael DiFranco. She is the loving wife of Richard Tate. Wonderful mother of Adam Tate (Kristina Dopp), Pauline Tate (Wade Fisher), and Cierra Tate. Second mother to Kimberly Lodge and many others. Adoring Grandmother to Emma Fisher. Beloved sister of Geraldine Lenaric (Andrew Lenarcic), Carleen Van Beneden (Gary), Russell and Salvatore DiFranco (Sandy Amoroso). Loving Aunt to Neal (Lia), Ryan (Trish), Adria (Kyle), Michael (Kerri), and Joseph (Claudia and family). Great aunt to Preston, Zachary, Kai, Jax, Katia, Sebastian, Luca, Kayla and Peter. She was dearly loved by so many.

July 22nd of this year would have marked the 33rd Heart transplant Anniversary. She beat all the odds and we were truly blessed for the added time we had with her. She was a living breathing miracle and amazing Mom, wife, sister and friend to all. She will be missed beyond measure. May she rest in the arms of Jesus.

Family and Friends received at HOLOWCHAK FUNERAL HOME; 5548 State Rd. Parma OH 44134 on Tuesday January 26, 2021 from 4 – 6:30 PM with Funeral Services at 6:30 PM.