Michael Crapanzano Sr.

April 9, 1960 - May 4, 2022

Michael, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was a resident of Hammond, LA. Michael was a parishioner of Holy Ghost Catholic Church. He was an extremely hard worker and successfully ran his own business, Crapanzano's Heating & A/C. Michael had an extreme passion for fishing and spent many a day on the water or at his camp. He had a knack for gardening and passed his talent down to his son. Michael was most happy with his family and together they travelled all over making wonderful memories. He was proud of the life he created with his wife and felt that he lived life to the fullest. Michael was an extraordinary father, amazing Paw Paw, and all around incredible man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kathy Burkhalter Crapanzano; daughter, Taylor C. Ruckman and husband Paul; son, Michael Lee Crapanzano Jr. and wife Hannah; brothers, Leroy Crapanzano and wife Mona, Terry Crapanzano and wife Debby; grandchildren, Kennedy, Kambrynn, and Knox Ruckman, and Slade Crapanzano. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Carmelite Crapanzano; and grandparents, Catina and Rosalie Crapanzano, and Joseph and Mamie Ragusa. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Sunday, May 8, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Rosary will be recited at 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery.