Obituary of Michael A. Muscarella

Michael A. Muscarella, 69, of Port Matilda, formerly of Howell, NJ, passed away on December 11, 2017 at home. Born October 7, 1948, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Anthony and Thelma Cimino Muscarella. On February 28, 1976, Michael married Marilyn Miller, at St. Ephrem's Roman Catholic Church, Brooklyn, NY. In addition to his wife of 41 years, Marilyn Muscarella, Michael is survived by three children, Nicole Corcoran and her husband, Michael, of State College, Jamie Muscarella of Port Matilda, and Michael Muscarella of Mechanicsburg; and one granddaughter, Grace Corcoran of State College. Michael served in the US Army during the Vietnam War from April 1968 until March 1970. He was honorably discharged having received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 867 Grays Woods Blvd,, State College, PA with Pastor Charles M. Amershek, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Centre County PAWS, 1401 Trout Rd, State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.