Michael Louis LaMacchia

10/10/1950 - 07/10/2025

Michael (Mike) Louis LaMacchia, 74, of Opelika, AL passed away on July 10, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born on October 10, 1950 in Holt, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Louella LaMacchia, Russell LaMacchia (brother) and Dawn (Don) West (sister) all of Michigan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Sheila Spraggins LaMacchia, his adored son, Russell Wade LaMacchia, brother Gordon (Jill) LaMacchia and many special nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Holt High School in Michigan, he served in the Army as a Green Beret Sergeant in the 197th Infantry. He was very proud to serve his country and was awarded three Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Metal, Expert Rifleman and Parachutist Metal.

He loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. He loved playing golf with his friends and working at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. In his younger days, he enjoyed coaching football and baseball in Opelika and Beauregard. He attended Pepperell Baptist Church and loved his church family.

Mike's family would to thank everyone who was there for him and his family during his final days.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home with a Chapel service at 11:00am with Pastor Zac Gardner officiating.

Interment will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.