Michael McAuliffe

1948 - 2012

Michael McAuliffe, 64 of Portland, passed away Thursday October 18, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late David and Dorothy (Rau) McAuliffe.
Born on March 13, 1948 in Middletown, he was a lifelong Portland resident. He attended Portland Senior High School, MxCC, Central Connecticut State College, and earned his BS from Charter Oak College. Michael worked at Pratt & Whitney for many years until his retirement. He was also a member of the Church of St. Mary in Portland.
He leaves his brother, Kevin McAuliffe and his wife, Joanie, of Port Clinton, OH, his sister, Karen Labbadia and her husband, Joe of Portland, several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He also leaves special people, the Innes Family and his sister-in-law, Joyce McAuliffe. He also was a friend of Bill W. for 18 years. He was predeceased by his sister, Maureen Bassett.
Funeral services will be held Thursday October 25, 2012 with a Mass at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. Mary, 51 Freestone Ave., Portland. Burial will be in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St., Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of St. Mary, 51 Freestone Ave., Portland, CT 06480 . To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
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