Michael Thomas Wight

Michael Thomas Wight, 54, of Fort Myers, FL died unexpectedly at his home on the evening of Monday, August 7, 2017. He was born March 9, 1963 in Ogdensburg, NY, son of the late Thomas Russell Wight (January 27, 2014) and Jayne Merry Wight Manning (August 8, 2017, seven hours following her son’s death). Michael (Mike) graduated from Canton High School, Canton, NY in 1981. He also attended State University of NY at Plattsburgh. He lived with his sister Deborah (Debbie) in Lake Placid, NY before moving to Texas where he worked in construction with his brother William (Bill). Mike then moved to Virginia before relocating permanently to Southwest Florida to work with his father in the building industry. Upon moving to Fort Myers, he became a general contractor and has operated Wight Development & Construction Services for the past 20 years. His company has built or remodeled numerous upscale residences and businesses in Southwest Florida. He was an avid sportsman, hunter and fisherman, enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Denise Rogers Wight; two sons Michael Thomas Wight II of Orlando, FL and Daniel Spencer Wight of Fort Myers, FL; four sisters, Deborah L. Wight, Naples, FL, Susan J. Wight Simonetti, Fort Myers, FL, Julie A. Wight (Ted) Hummel, Fort Myers, FL and Laurie A. Wight (Steven) Sloat, Estero, FL; step brother Andrew Wight of Morgantown, WV; four nephews, Aaron and Justin Simonetti of Fort Myers, FL, Steven and Christopher Sloat of Estero, FL and two nieces Julia Simonetti (Riley) Hunt of Austin, TX and Alexis Hummel of Fort Myers, FL; aunt Carole Wight (Karl) Schabel of Frisco, TX and cousins, Paul Lunderman of Fort Myers, FL, Edward (Molly) Schabel of Plano, TX and Steve (Brenda) Schabel of Orben, NJ. He is also survived by brother-in-law Danny (Sheila) Rogers of Key West, FL and his wife's cousin Ronnie (Sandi) Osborn and niece Kayleigh of Fort Myers, FL. Besides his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brother William Edward “Bill” Wight, on March 19, 2007 who was a general contractor in Waynesville, NC. A joint memorial service for Michael and his mother Jayne Manning will be celebrated on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Bonita Springs-Estero Elks Lodge #2753, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael’s name to the American Heart Association, 28441 Bonita Crossings Blvd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Online condolences may be left by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home.

Michael Thomas Wight

March 9, 1963 - August 7, 2017