Michael Anthony Chiantella of Venice, Florida was born in Oakland, California. At age 16 he began undergraduate work at St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland. He received an MBA from State University of New York at Buffalo. He then attended the Law School at SUNY Buffalo. He also attended the University of Miami and completed an LLM in Estate Planning. After graduating from the University of Miami, Michael opened a law practice in Venice, Florida.
Michael was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. He studied and loved the classics, a renaissance man. He had a warm regard and respect for all people.