"And suddenly looking around they no longer saw any one with them but Jesus only." Mark 9:8

Michael Thomas Di Camillo ("Mike"), of Abington, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 27, 2026. Born May 1, 1957, in Norristown, PA, he was the son of Italian immigrants, Michelangelo Di Camillo and Carmella De Vitis.

Mike grew up in Norristown attending Holy Saviour School and Bishop Kenrick High School (class of 1975). As a child, he was close to his grandmother, Marziana De Vitis, affectionately known as "Noonuch," and served Mass regularly at Holy Saviour Church. From a young age, Mike worked alongside his father growing the family landscape business, where he developed a strong work ethic and a propensity to show love through hard work and sacrifice. Emulating his father, Mike learned to build and fix things with his hands. His parents made it a priority to ensure he received a strong education and supported his decision to pursue higher education.

Mike initially began his university studies envisioning a career in landscape architecture, but ultimately received both a Bachelor's (1979) and Master's degree (1985) in Civil Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career locally at the Philadelphia Water Department, as an intern, followed by employment at Klein & Hoffman upon graduation. Mike then spent the next 31 years working at SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) where he received the honor of being named Engineer Manager of the Year in 2009. He retired from SEPTA in 2014 but continued with his career at Michael Baker International, consulting on various national projects until 2021.

It was his love of engineering that led him to the love of his life. At a friend's birthday party in 1978, he met Mary Fazzini, the sister of the guest of honor. In 1981, Mike and Mary married and began their family. Mike showed his love for Mary with action. His children would see him show up with cups of fresh coffee for her on Sunday mornings or deep cleaning the fridge or even checking multiple grocery stores to make sure he acquired the right potatoes. He prioritized her travel security by ensuring her gas tank was always full! Mike and Mary were true partners in life. When health challenges arose in their later years, that partnership was magnified. In fact, they were jokingly nicknamed the "Power Couple of PCAM" at Penn Medicine because of their dedication to each other.

As a devoted husband and father of 6 children, his energy and focus always revolved around the growth of his family, whether socially, athletically, or academically. Mike spent countless hours involved in school and recreational activities. Rooted in his own high school football experience, he valued the importance and positive impact of participating in sports. He believed in the reward of unifying and strategizing to achieve a common goal. This approach even led to the introduction of a track and field program at Our Lady Help of Christians School (OLHC) as well as assistant coaching in the Abington/Roychester Baseball Association.

As the father of athletes, Mike was passionate about helping his children perform to their best ability. This often meant bellowing directions and encouragement which could be heard across fields. When his children were young, Mike would take each one to their practices and stay throughout to observe. He even strived to attend weekday, after-school soccer games as much as he could. He would show up directly from work—using SEPTA to get him there—even if he missed half the playing time. From broken arms to torn ligaments, Mike would make sure his children received the medical attention and rehabilitation they needed…even if it was on the second try!

Over several decades, Mike was actively involved in both OLHC Elementary School and Bishop McDevitt High School, serving as President of the Home & School Association for OLHC 3 years in a row and as a member of the Accreditation for Growth Committee of Bishop McDevitt High School. However, Mike was perhaps best known for his significant contributions as the OLHC team engineer mentor for the National Engineers Week Future City Competition. His accomplishments were significant: Regional Winner seven times; National First Place; National Second Place; National Third Place four times; and featured on the PBS program Zoom. He was inducted into the Future City Hall of Fame in 2008.

Mike used his spare time to construct multiple, original DIY projects. He ingeniously designed and constructed an outdoor "Bunny Condo" for the family's 6 rabbits, complete with subflooring, which became a wonderful attraction for the neighborhood families. Around the home he renovated closets, replaced plumbing, constructed a storage shed, and even converted the garage into a handiwork space. One of Mike's dreams was to build a house from the ground up. Though he never got to achieve this dream, he purchased and renovated a property which he used to help his children gain their footing as they started their own families.

Mike paid assiduous attention to detail, which applied to all aspects of his life. In fact, he was known by his children for measuring more than twice before cutting and managing the grocery budget with dedicated couponing. He was pragmatic in his pursuits. He had a vibrant sense of humor, with notable nicknames for his three daughters, and a hearty laugh to match it. He was community-centric, regularly supporting local vendors and businesses. His fascination with bridge building, both structurally and figuratively, helped him unite neighborhoods and regions. Mike formed friendships easily with others from the soccer sidelines to Cub Scouts, church, school, and beyond. He savored a well-cooked meal, especially a good steak, and had quite the sweet tooth. However, the most essential and satisfying ingredient was the company with whom he shared it. In his later years, he was easily recognizable by his signature "uniform": a red North Face jacket, suspenders, jeans, and baseball cap. On every avenue and pathway of his life, Mike made a positive impact on all those he encountered. His magnetic presence will be profoundly missed.

Mike is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary Fazzini-Di Camillo, and 6 children: Thomas (Victoria) Di Camillo, John (Serena) Di Camillo, Adela (Joseph) Sigismondo, Victoria (Miguel) DiCamillo de Tapia, Christopher Di Camillo, and Sophia Di Camillo. He is also survived by his two sisters, Elizabeth Di Camillo and Nicolina (Arthur d.) Martin, and his 19 grandchildren: Thomas Jr., James, Gianna, John, Michelangelo, Annamaria, Elizabeth, Dominic, Caterina, Benedict, Francesca, Giacomo, Elisa, Luca, Gioia, Matteo, Regina, Elena, and Silvio.

Viewing will be held on Tuesday evening, April 7th, from 7 to 9 pm at FitzPatrick Funeral Home, 1500 Old York Rd. Abington, PA, 19001 and Wednesday, April 8th, 9:00 am at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 1500 Marian Rd. Abington, PA, 19001, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 W. Cheltenham Ave., Glenside, PA, 19038. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike's memory can be made to Future City Support Future City- National Donation | DiscoverE (Powered by Donorbox) or FOCUS .