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Michael J. Flichia, born February 12, 1921, entered into eternal life February 5, 2010. He proudly served his country during WWII as a flight engineer on a B25 in the US Army Air Corp and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon and European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with a Bronze Star. In civilian life he worked with his father in the produce business and later owned his own distribution company with Farm Crest Cookies. He retired from the Franklin County Recorder's Office. Mike was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an active member of St. Anthony Parish. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Augusta, sisters Mary Ann Macaluso, Angela DeCola, Rose Serio, brother Gus Flichia, uncle Jim and Aunt Mary Marsiglia. Survived by Connie, his beloved wife of 63 years, son Michael, daughter Mary Ann Cockerell (Jeffrey), grandchildren Nicole McNeil (Shawn), Joseph Cockerell, sister-in-law Rose Flichia, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. His family will miss his smiling face, his warm hugs and the laughter he brought into our lives. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2010 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on THURSDAY, February 11, 2010 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Drive, Columbus, Ohio, Rev. Fr. Thomas Petry, Presider. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.