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Michael Supple Obituary

SUPPLE Michael J. Supple, age 68 of North Haven, a retired detective for the Bridgeport Police Department, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in St. Vincent's Medical Center. Born in Bridgeport on May 10, 1941, he was a son of the late Jerome A. and Caroline Smallwood Supple Sr. and a U. S. Marine Corps veteran serving during the Vietnam War. For the last 19 years, he was an expert latent finger printer for the Connecticut State Police forensic Lab and was also a member of the International Association for Identification. Survivors include his wife, Elsie "Terri" Grauer Supple; a son, Michael J. Supple Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Bridgeport; two daughters, Kim Parsons and her husband, Bob of Wolcott and Kerry Steinfeld and her husband, Michael of Woodbridge; a brother, Jerome Supple Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Stratford; a sister, Helen Milano and her husband, Anthony of Trumbull; two stepsons, Michael L. Long and his wife, Patricia of Bridgeport and Douglas W. Long; and a stepdaughter, Linda Jo Long of Naugatuck; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2010.

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Leonard Walker

April 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 28, 2010

Dear Teri and Supple family. I had the distinct pleasure to work with Mike at the Bridgeport Police Dept. He was a good cop and a better person. God Bless you all. Mike, rest in peace with the angels on high. Dave, keep the faith.
Richard Mancini

April 27, 2010

Worked with Mike in Bpt PD Detective Division & called him many times when he was working with the CT State Police. He will be missed by everyone in law enforcement. My condolences to his family. God Bless him.

Gerri Peddle
West Haven

Freddy Plaza

April 26, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

April 23, 2010

It takes a special person to be a Police Officer, and as you were, and will be remembered by so many whose lives that you have touched. Rest in peace.

April 23, 2010

Condolences to the Supple Family,From the members of Connecticut Law Enforcement V.F.W. POST 10273

Tom Brophy

April 23, 2010

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My heartfelt condolences to the Supple family. When I was a "rookie" cop, Mike was one of the "vets" that took me under his wing and helped me along the way. I was privileged to be included in his golfing foursome on many occasions. God Bless you Mike.

Dani Mancini-Curtis

April 23, 2010

Dearest Terri,

my heart and thoughts are with you and your family. The love and memories you share will bring you lasting comfort.

With love, Dani

April 23, 2010

Supple Family
My prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. I worked with Mike in the Bpt.P.D.He was a great cop and person. Mike stand tall and proud at heavens gate!

Nick Zerella,Shelton Ct.

Jack Watcke

April 23, 2010

The Supple family My deepest sympathy on the passing of another brother,Mike was a gtood friend.Rest in peace.
Bpt Police Ret.

susan/Robert lewonczyk

April 22, 2010

We are sorry to hear the loss of Mike.May he rest in peace and always remember that he is now an angel watching over the entire Supple Family!!,The Lewonczyk Family

Tom Scanlon

April 22, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Supple Family....It is so many years since I have seen or talked to Mike but he was always a friend when we worked together. I was shocked to read of his passing and he will remain in my prayers....Till we meet again my friend...

Michael Pomarico

April 22, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bob Craw

April 22, 2010

Mike, Thanks for your friendship and support through my career. My condolences to Terri and the Supple family. My thoughts are also with my old partner Dave who lost a very special friend.

John Antignani

April 22, 2010

To the Supple family:
I was your paperboy when you lived on the corner of Burnsford and Wayne, back in the early 70's. Your father was always a great guy to me and tipped well. I'm sorry for your loss.
God Bless,
J. Antignani

April 22, 2010

Sorry for you loss. I am very sadden to see him go- Janet, RN - 10 North

Ed Ewaskewich

April 22, 2010

Rest in peace old friend and my brother in blue we will meet again. My condolences to the Supple family.

Paula Hornyak-Lively

April 22, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Mike's entire family and dear friends.

April 22, 2010

Hit em straight in Heaven Dad. Dave, Bob and I will keep losing them for you here on Earth. Go easy Pops we love you.

Mike Jr.

April 22, 2010

Hit em straight in Heaven Dad. Dave, Bob and I will keep losing them for you on Earth. Go easy pops we love you.

Punk Punk

James and Aida Remele

April 22, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. My husband and I worked with Mike in the Bridgeport Police Department for many years. He was a great coworker with a wonderful personality. His work was his passion and he excelled in it. He will be sorely missed.

April 22, 2010

Terri, We are so saddened by your loss. We will be there for you always!
Love, Brian and Laurie Duca

Carol Scherczinger

April 22, 2010

Morning coffee with Mikey was one of my favorite times at the lab. With fond memories.

Bo Naedele (ret. Bpt PD)

April 22, 2010

To the entire Supple family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terri, I am so sorry and know how hard this must be for you. You have amazing strenght and I know that you will get thru this by having so many memories of the good times with Mike.

May God Bless Mike & granted him eternal peace..

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