Father Michael G. Cedro, 48 Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of New York passed away suddenly on August 16, 2020. He was the pastor of Holy Cross Church in South Centerville, New York.

He was born on June 2, 1972 in Brooklyn, NY. He went to St. Peter’s Boys High School in Staten Island. He was on the National Honor Society and lettered in tennis. He went onto Wagner College and later St. John’s University. In 1998 he attended St. John Neuman in Riverdale, NY. He then went onto St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. He was ordained to a deacon in 2003. On May 15, 2004 Michael was ordained to the priesthood. His first assignment as a priest was at St. Columba in Hopewell Junction, NY. He was assigned to St. Augustine and then St. Joseph’s. In 2012 he became the pastor of Holy Cross Church in South Centerville, NY.

He was adored by his parishioners. He was an avid Mets fan and loved to watch The Big Bang Theory. His highlights were his trips to Disney and cruising with his parents. He was cherished by his family especially his two nephews who were everything to him. His mother says, “He was the light of her life and he was loved so much by his family.” His father went to say, “When things looked bleak, he always had a way to shine light on things.”
Michael is survived by his parents Michael and Carolyn Cedro. His sister Jennifer and husband Sal, and his two adoring nephews Nicholas and Salvatore. He is loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He is now in his new home in Heaven with his four grandparents and the Lord