Michael Louis Dragone

Micahel L. Dragone of Chino Valley, died November 15,2005 with his loving family at his side. He was born January 4, 1956 in Manhattan, New York; the son of Michael E. and Carmela (Fruggio) Dragone. Mike was 49 years old.   Michael had been a truck driver for Hansson Enterprises for 20 years before his illness. He could spend hours on his computer or talking to his friends on the cell phone. He was a died in the wool ?pinstripe? fan (Yankees) with Mickey Mantle being his favorite player. He was proudest of his family.   Michael is survived by his loving wife, Karen. They were married February 27, 1981; His sons Michael of Phoenix, David of Prescott Valley; daughter Katie (Michael) Adkins of Prescott Valley; brother Armand of Phoenix; his father, Michael, also of Phoenix. Two nieces and one nephew   Family and friends will gather 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home; A Celebration of Michael?s Life will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 21, at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home with a luncheon following in the Carriage House. Burial will be at 1:30 Monday at the Chino Valley Cemetery.