Michael J. Jackino

Born on Oct. 24, 1955, in Dunkirk, NY, Mike was the son of Michael P. Jackino and Sarah J. Jackino (nee Carmello). He was raised in a close, loving family with sisters Jacqueline and Roseann.

Mike graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1973 and earned his degree from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Wellsville in 1975, where he formed lifelong bonds with “The Alfred Boys.”

He spent 14 years working at Dunkirk Ice Cream before serving for 26 years at SUNY Fredonia, where he became Assistant Director of Facilities Services. He was honored with the President’s and Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Professional Service.

Mike was respected for his integrity, dedication, and humility.

Mike’s passions were many. He was a longtime participant in local softball, bowling, and adult recreation leagues, and a charter member of the Dunkirk Cleveland Browns Backers. He loved his annual trips to Vegas and was a proud food connoisseur. But most of all, Mike was a lifelong lover of music. As a DJ with his business “Music Mania,” he filled his life and others’ with melody–naming his son after Paul McCartney.

He began every day making coffee for his beloved wife, Amy–a simple ritual of deep love.

Mike is survived by his wife, Amy (Harkness); daughter Melissa J. Jackino; son Paul M. Jackino; grandsons Michael, and Charles Sutherland; sister Roseann (Robert Lawton); and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Jacqueline.

He lived by the words: “Count your blessings,” “Be happy,” and “Enjoy your life.” He will be dearly missed.

Funeral services will be held in private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.; 56 E. Doughty St., Dunkirk, NY.