Michael Eugene Isabelle

ISABELLE, Michael Eugene Michael Eugene Isabelle, 45, son of Eugene and Margaret (Beebe) Isabelle, died on Thursday, (May 8, 2008) at his home from complications of a stroke he suffered from over a year ago. Michael was born October 10, 1962, in Winsted, and grew up in Barkhamsted. He graduated from Northwestern Regional #7 High School in 1980 and attended Emerson College, Boston, MA graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mass Communications. He worked as a News Reporter and Director in Cheyenne, WY, Peterboro, NH and also did traffic reporting for radio and TV from City Place in Hartford. He most recently worked for AT&T. Besides his parents, Michael is survived by a brother, Scott Isabelle and his wife Elizabeth of Barkhamsted; a sister, Anne Compagna and her husband Michael of Torrington; and nephews, Benjamin and Nicholas Compagna. He also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at Immaculate Conception Church, New Hartford at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Winsted. Friends may call on Monday, May 12, at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 5 Steele Road, New Hartford from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike's memory to Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund, PO Box 285, New Hartford, CT 06057. Visit an online guestbook at www.montano-shea.com.