Michael Anthony Christiano, 36, of Tampa left his earthly body on Apr. 15, 2016 because he had much more important work to do in Heaven. Anthony, or as his lifelong friend Matt coined, "Spock" because he was always intellectual, passionate and well-versed on numerous topics, which he would gladly debate. Although sports and politics were likely his most passionate topics, he was also a fantasy sports genius and his skills "made so many people jealous!" His sense of humor compared to no one and he always went out of his way to get someone to laugh. He was a compassionate, caring and loving son, brother, uncle, friend and confidant to so many people all of which loved him so much in return. He is preceded in death by his mother Renée Christiano. He is survived by his grandma Dee, father Anthony Christiano, uncle Michael, sisters Angela, Andrea and Alina, brother Joseph, sister-in-law Ashley, brother-in-law David, his beloved Christina, nieces and nephews JoJo, Chase, Katie, Peter, Preston, Jordon, Charlie, & Bella. Spock was a one of a kind individual and though he had no children of his own he was like a father to his nephews Peter and Preston since their birth in 2005. He and his sister Andrea were an all but inseparable team and Spock played a pivotal role in Peter and Preston's early developmental years that will carry on with them for the rest of their lives. Spock, you will live on in all our hearts and you will always be remembered. You were always, are now and will be cherished by so many people who truly loved you and who will truly miss the absolute great man that you were. Services and celebration of life for Anthony will be announced at a later date.

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