Michael Anthony Bova
June 16, 2002 ~ June 11, 2023
Michael Anthony Bova, 20, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 11, 2023. Michael was born in Indianapolis, to Michael and Melissa Bova on June 16, 2002. Michael attended St. Jude Catholic School and Roncalli High School and finished his High School years at Greenwood High School. Growing up, Michael played almost every sport imaginable, but football was his true love. He always looked forward to family vacations in Destin, Florida. He adored his brothers and sister and enjoyed their company, along with his pups, Rocky & Apollo. He was a gentle, loving and kind young man. He would give you the shirt off his back, if you needed it. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around with family and friends. Michael will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Michael is survived by his parents; Michael & Melissa Bova, siblings; Adam, Katelyn & Vincent, and grandparents; Mike & Margaret Bova, and great-grandma; Marguerite Bova, aunts; Meghann (Evan) Triggs, Michelle (Joe) Bova-Wiesinger, Stephanie (Craig) Hightower, cousins; Evan, Tatum, Ty, Yeva, Mara, Laney and Taylor, along with many additional aunts, uncles and cousins.
Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents; Steve & Margaret Smock and great-grandparents; Michael T. Bova and John & Rose Marie Gill.
Visitation will be held at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service & Crematory on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Catholic Prayers will take place at O’Riley-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory at 10:00am on Thursday, June 22, 2023. A graveside service will be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis at 11:00am.
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He has has Gods love and is held tight in his embrace. May he forever soar with the Angels among the stars.
We will always remember Michael as a sweet, loyal, fun-loving friend of Ben’s. He provided lots of laughter when he was over at the house with his St Jude buddies. ❤️Rest In Peace.
Michael had the BEST smile and most genuine laugh. He would light up a room with his energy. Joe was so lucky to have him as a friend. He will be missed and remembered forever.
bub, i miss you so much, you were the best older brother i could ever ask for, i’m so heartbroken rn, but our memories will last forever. i’m so grateful that i had you by my side everyday. you were my bestfriend and ill never forget about u. i’ll always miss your smile and how you could make me laugh no matter what.
I loved coaching Michael in volleyball. And every time after season when I saw him, I would make it a point to say hello. He always had a smile for me. That kid just made me happy. Rest in peace young man.
Michael you had a great heart. You had a smile that made other people smile! You will be greatly missed!
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