Michael Sanborn

Michael Sanborn Sr., quietly and peacefully passed away on December 31, 2024 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side. Born on December 1, 1964 to Austin "Aussie"(late Paulette) Sanborn and Patricia (nee: Lynch) Leonard and has been a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. A graduate of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grade School and St. John Neumann High School, class of 82, he worked many years for Cedar Farms as a truck driver. Mike loved the outdoors and hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and spending summertime at Hospitality Creek Campgrounds. He was an easy-going man who enjoyed a nice cold Budweiser, shopping at the Berlin Markets and walking his dog throughout the neighborhood. Michael was funny, caring, compassionate, stubborn, loving, and had a creative nickname for everyone who would cross his path. Also, he had a knack for shooting darts and shuffleboard, he competed in many bar leagues and in the mummer's league where he held a few championships in both competitions. Mike also liked to tend bar at Anthony's, socialize there, and play darts. Family meant the world to him, playing cards, laughing, telling stories, and sharing memories. He enjoyed being in the New Year's Day parade, in his younger days he would march with Bill McIntyre Shooting Stars then he joined Gallaghers Club and later marched with the Downtowners NYB; recently he paraded with the Joseph Howlett Saints NYB. He was a proud Irish American. Beloved husband of 24 years to Phyllis (nee: DeLuca) Sanborn. Loving father of Jesse, Michael Jr., Patrick, and Bryan Sanborn, and Fur dad to Harley, Ozzy, and Fleet. Proud Poppa Mike to Benjamin "Benji" Foytik. Brother of Debbie (Frank) DelRossi, Austin (Sandy) Sanborn, Philip (Tracy) Sanborn, Patti (John) Hunt, Paulette (Michael) Bochanski, Kristy Lynn (Larry) Anderson, Jimmy (Carolyn) Marnee. Nephew of Amelia (late Jack) Libertz, Maryellen Hasson, Jack (Terri) Sanborn, and Jack (late Pat) Lynch. Sadly, he will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Tuesday eve from 7-9 pm and again on Wednesday morning from 8-10 am at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd & Wolf Sts. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial is private. Memorial donation in his memory can be made to AACR Foundation, 615 Chestnut St. 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106.