Michael G. Metil, 60, of Blairsville, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born May 22, 1962, in Latrobe, to Michael and Dolores (Bontempelli) Metil.
Michael founded the “International Organization of Glutaric Acidemia,” a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with rare disorders. The mission of the organization is to enhance early detection and prevent neurological damage of those affected by metabolic disorders and repair brain damage. He was very passionate about this non-profit, as the inception of this organization was inspired by his son Michael, who was born with a rare disorder.
Prior to taking care of his son full-time, he was employed with Pepsi as their Vice President of Operations and before that served as a Mechanical Engineer. His strong engineering education led him to these positions, as he had an MBA from Bucknell University and a bachelor’s from Colorado State University.
His favorite pastime was being outdoors; he enjoyed fly fishing and hiking in the mountains. Michael loved to travel. He was an avid skier and traveled the world to experience different slopes. He had a special fondness for Italy and took his elderly mother there to visit many times.
Family was very important to Michael. He was very proud of his nieces and nephews. He had a big heart and a kind soul. He will be remembered as everyone’s champion, as he had a way of giving you a confidence you didn’t realize you had. His work ethic was matched with a moral, ethical and spiritual compass that directed his actions toward those most in need.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Charles Metil in 2009. He is survived by his siblings, Mark M. Metil and his wife Melissa, and Maria M. Craig and her husband Eric; his nieces and nephews, Jacob Craig (Laura), Erica Brown (Ryan), Mark Craig (Maddie), Preslee Metil and Mark Metil; his great-nephews and great-niece, Camden, Cora and Crew Craig; his loving companion, Jacque Bell; and several lifelong friends who he considered family.
Friends were received in the Hartman-Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Latrobe. A funeral Mass was held Wednesday at St. Vincent Basilica Parish, Latrobe. Private interment was held in Cammal Cemetery, McHenry Township. Memorial contributions may be sent to Central Pennsylvania Clinic, 375 S. Kishacoquillas St., Belleville, PA 17004.
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