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Dr. Michael C. Bell, MD

June 28, 1938 ~ October 15, 2017 (age 79) 79 Years Old


On October 15th, Dr. Michael Charles Bell of Sewickley died peacefully at home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Beloved husband of Carol (Tozzi) Bell; loving father of Jennifer (Noah) Rahm, Elizabeth (husband Andrew Stein), Katherine (Douglas) Jordan, Christine (Fiancé Bobby Hansen) and Michael (Fiancée Andrea Naplen); dear grandfather of Ava, Eliza and Adele Rahm, Enza Bell and soon to be grandson #9 Stein, Lulu and Lincoln Jordan, and Connor and Brooklyn Bell; favorite uncle of Suzanne (Brian) Krug and Michael (Kim) Gradisek; brother-in-law of Scott (Tish) Tozzi. Michael was born in Pittsburgh on June 28th, 1938, the son of the late Judge Ralph T. Bell and Anne (Perrone) Bell. He was the cherished brother and brother-in-law of the late Roseanne and William Gradisek.  Michael was an honors graduate of Central Catholic High School and St. Vincent College.  Michael graduated with honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and served our country during the Vietnam War as Major in the Medical Corp. Michael was an Otorhinolaryngologist in Sewickley for over 50 years and was adored by all of his patients. An avid boxing fan, Michael was devoted to supporting boxing programs, with his friend and coach Rich Mushinsky, that helped to slow the progression of Parkinson’s in patients.  Michael was a kind and generous man with a wonderful sense of humor and a laugh that was infectious to all in his presence. Michael will be profoundly missed by his family and friends.  Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM at Copeland's Sewickley, 702 Beaver St. with prayer on Friday at 9:30 AM followed by Mass at 10 AM at St. James Church. Rev. Thomas J. Burke, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in his name to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or Rock Steady Boxing, 6847 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, IN 46250.

 


Charitable donations may be made to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications

Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237

Rock Steady Boxing
6847 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis IN 46250



 Service Information

Visitation
Thursday
October 19, 2017

3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
R.D. Copeland LTD-Irvine Chapel
702 Beaver St.
Sewickley, PA 15143

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
October 20, 2017

10:00 AM
St. James Church
Walnut Street
Sewickley, PA 15143

Committal
Friday
October 20, 2017

11:15 AM
St. James Cemetery
Waterworks Rd.
Sewickley, PA 15143


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