Michael J. Cesare, 55, of Frankfort, died January 13, 2024 at his home. He was born March 9, 1968 in Camden, NJ to Joseph R. & Anne (Goodyear) Cesare. He married Rebecca Galloway on June 19, 1999 in Attica, IN., and she survives.
Michael, born in Camden, 
NJ, grew up in Indianapolis and Noblesville. He lived in Frankfort for the last 34 years. He was a 1986 graduate of Noblesville High School and graduated from Indiana University in 1990 with a BA Degree in Criminal Justice. Michael was an Indiana State Trooper for 4 years, a police officer for the Frankfort Police Department for 28 1/2 years, and currently worked for the Community Schools of Frankfort in Student Support. His memberships include: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Order of Police, and a member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) at Indiana University. Michael enjoyed all sports, especially fishing and golf. One of his true loves was supporting his children, nephews and nieces in all their sporting and academic endeavors.
Michael was a well-respected figure in the community mentoring students, athletes, and anyone that required assistance. You always knew when Michael was around. He had a strong voice, giving nature, and was always willing to put others before himself. Above all, Michael was a family man! Everything Michael did centered around family. If you were a part of his “family,” you knew it. He is going to be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Michael is survived by his wife: Rebecca Cesare of Frankfort, parents: Joseph & Anne Marie Cesare of Noblesville, son: Camden Cesare of Frankfort, daughter: Sydney Cesare of Frankfort, sister: JoAnne Jackson of Noblesville, brother: Jeffrey (Tracy) Cesare of Westfield, nephews: Alec Cesare, Jake Cesare and Ryan Cesare, all of Westfield. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Margaret Patterson and Charles and Anne Goodyear, and a nephew, Kale Galloway
Funeral Services:
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 600 St. Mary’s Ave., Frankfort, with Fr. Stephen Duquane officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider the Frankfort Education Foundation Michael Cesare Scholarship Fund, 2400 E. Wabash St., Frankfort, IN 46041. Memorial donations may be made in one of three ways: online directly to the Frankfort Education Foundation Michael Cesare Scholarship Fund by using the link, directly to the Frankfort Education Foundation via Venmo using @FEFHotdogs, or envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.