Michael “Mike” Rotunda – Duker & Haugh

July 15, 2025 | By Muddy River News

Michael “Mike” Dennis Rotunda, age 81, of Quincy, died on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in his home. He was born May 21, 1944, in Seneca Falls, NY the son of Stanley and Edith (Laribee) Rotunda. He married Carolyn R. Schreck on April 8, 1967, in Canton, MO. She survives.

Mike graduated from Clyde Central High School , Clyde, NY in 1962. He served in the National Guard in New York and in the Army Reserves in Illinois.

He was of the Catholic Faith and participated in the Knights of Columbus.

Mike was a member of the Local 25 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for 57 years.

He enjoyed following Penn State football and Yankee baseball games, especially games at Yankee Stadium. His favorite sporting events was when he could watch his boys play ball at Quincy Notre Dame. Mike was proud of being a native New Yorker, and maintained his New York personality throughout his life.

In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by his children: David (Regina) Rotunda of Moscow Mills, MO; Kristin VarnHagen of Valparaso, IN; Tony (Abby) Rotunda of Fowler, IL. Grandchildren: Caitlin , Carri, Nick, and Olivia Rotunda and Nakia Scott; Kirk VarnHagen, Thomas and Ally Wenzel. Sibling: Fred Rotunda of North Rose, NY. Brother and sister in-law: Ray and Trudy Deters, Susan Williams, Jeff (Melanie) Schreck. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

The family would like to specially thank Charlie Vogel, for his 60-year friendship with Mike, including serving as Mike’s best man and sticking by Mike’s side until the end.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Janet, in infancy and a brother-in-law Richard Schreck.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to Camp Callahan. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com