Michael Thomas Macchi, 65, of Republic, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mercy Hospital. He was born June 20, 1947 to Louis Frank and Marjorie Georgine Macchi in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa and friend to many. He is survived by his wife Sara Elizabeth "Sally" Macchi sons Jeffrey David Macchi (Wendy) and Gregory Alan Macchi (Jill); Daughter Melinda Ann Irelan (Mark); Brother Mark Alan Macchi; Sisters Ginger Carlson, Lois Hummert and Chris Kostecki; and eight grandchildren Cole, Macy, Josie, Megan, Michael, Rocco, Josh and Charlie. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 11:00am at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Monsignor Thomas Reidy celebrant. Visitation will be Wednesday January 23, 2013 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will be at a later date in Pinecrest Cemetery in Kimberling City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road 2nd Floor, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.