Heaven welcomed an angel on Friday, July 13th at 11:04 PM. Michael Peter Antonelli is a true super hero. He fought a super human fight against a rare aggressive childhood cancer. However, the Lord decided it was time to receive him at the tender age of 14 months. "Teardrops are falling. We embrace this sad day. A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect his spirit, so perfect his love, so perfect a gift from a Father above. Our child, your family is grieving this day, in our hearts God has told us why you couldn't stay. A spirit so special, so perfect, and pure, should not have the trials of this life to endure. You wanted a family, that's why you came. To be loved on earth, and given a name. Then back to our Heavenly Father you went, fulfilling the mission for which you were sent. Although our grief is heavy this day, we know you are happy, and not far away. Loved ones have gathered close to your side. Life is Eternal... you've really not died. Know that we love you with all of our heart. We'll see you our dear one when this life we part. Save us a place where we'll be close to you, and in joy we'll embrace, as our love we renew."We truly believe Michael's time on this earth was meant to save other children from this VERY rare cancer. We are working with the team of doctors at Memorial Sloane Kettering to do further research of the tumor that took him to heaven. In memory of Michael, it would mean the world to us if you could please contribute financially to a research project dedicated to studying Michael's tumor type. We have set up the following page with more information: http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/GivingPages/AnnualGiving?px=4050412&pg=personal&fr_id=3082or you can send donations in Michael Antonelli's memory to support Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Checks, made payable to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, should be mailed to: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Attn: Emily Carter, 885 Second Ave, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10017. Please indicate on the check that the gift is in memory of Michael Antonelli.Michael is survived by his parents, Peter Antonelli and Teresa Sifre; his grandmother Delia Sifre; his sister Mia Antonelli and brother Cristian Troche; uncles and aunts, Vincent & Kari Anne Antonelli, Jeff & Monica Guido, Ben & Delilah Forti, George & Cathy Sifre, Rick & Andrea Sifre, Bill & Debbie Flynn; Joe & Linda Cardona and many great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael was predeceased by his grandparents, Vincent and Anna Antonelli and grandfather George Sifre.May God have received his angel with love and light, for he was only with us a short time, but he brought so MUCH love and so many people together. Tomorrow is not promised so cherish every SECOND with those you love. May we have the strength to continue on and to carry Michael's memory forever.Services will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 5 to 8PM at Brooks Funeral Home in Newburgh, NY 12550. On Thursday, July 19 at 10AM, the mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 301 Ann Street, Newburgh, NY 12550, followed by burial services at St. Charles Cemetery in Gardner, NY.