Obituary of Michelle Barbara Magnell

Michelle B. Magnell age 68 passed away on December 19^, 2019 in Tampa FL after a brave battle with a congenital heart condition.

Michelle was born October 22, 1951 in Winthrop MA to the parents of Robert F. and S. Elena Magnell. She lived in Somerville, Quincy, Cambridge and Braintree MA until this past July when she moved to St.  Petersburg, FL.

Despite the obstacles she faced from a congenital heart condition and many surgeries, she lived a long life. She underwent both the Blalock & Fontan procedures at Boston’s Children’s Hospital, and she survived more than 40 years beyond expectations for her condition; and was their oldest living patient with those procedures until her passing.

Michelle never had children of her own, but was a sister, aunt and great aunt to many. She loved and treated them all as they were her own and will be remembered by them as a warm, caring, kindhearted and giving person.

Michelle worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts for almost 20 years and left in 1990. Michelle loved a good Red Sox game, working on crafts and was a lifetime member of weightwatchers.

Preceded in death by her loving Father Robert F. Magnell; Grandparents Salvatore (Frank) and Freda Magnell, Domenico and Angelina Scimone.

Survived by her Mother S. Elena (Scimone) Magnell; Sister of Steven Magnell and wife Ellen (Freda), Dennis Magnell and partner Marilyn (McKenney), Lance Magnell and wife Joan, Jeffrey Magnell and wife Linda, Andrea Kontos and husband Larry, Roberta Straughn and husband Scott, and David Magnell.  

Also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and 21 great nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 am on January 18, 2020 at Anderson and McQueen Family Tribute Center. 2201 Dr. Martin Luther King Ave, NE, St. Petersburg FL.

Family and friends that are unable to attend can participate by a secure webcast:

The family of Michelle wishes to extend our sincere thanks to, St. Anthony’s Hospital St. Petersburg FL, St. Joseph’s Hospital Tampa and to Children’s Hospital Boston

A special thank you to Dr. Edward Walsh, he not only was Michelle’s Cardiologist, he was a beloved friend to her and was a major component in Michelle’s life and legacy

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Boston Children's Hospital, in memory of Michelle Magnell.

Contributions can be made at:  bostonchildrens.org/givenow  https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.childrenshospital.org%2Fsite%2FDonation2%3Fdf_id%3D1940%261940.donation%3Dform1&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cdbb97aeb7e0646e08bed08d793b79f10%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637140289171428975&sdata=yiinoI3dtJOoAPRx0lCnCVx%2FGHtme6ik5BThhEqRyKs%3D&reserved=0

Or mail checks, payable to Boston Children's Hospital, to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301. Please include Michelle Magnell in the memo line.