Michelle Luongo

Michelle Luongo of New Fairfield, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 26th at Danbury Hospital at the age of 54. Michelle was born in Mount Vernon, NY October 27th, 1956. She had been constantly surrounded by family and friends as she tirelessly and courageously faced her final battle against cancer. Michelle is a graduate of Pace University, Pleasantville, NY, class of 1978 and Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor, NY, class of 1974. In addition to being a beloved mother, daughter, sister and cherished friend, Michelle had been employed as a Vice President of Technology at Diversified Investment Advisors in Purchase, NY for nearly 25 years. She served on the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society's Westchester Division for more 20 years. She was very instrumental at getting local corporations involved with the American Cancer Society. Ultimately, Diversified Investment Advisors became a flagship sponsor of the ACS annual fundraiser. She was honored by the ACS as a survivor at a Diamond Gala Luncheon held in White Plains, NY in June 2009. She relocated to New Fairfield in October 2009 after living her entire life in Westchester (Yorktown/Somers), NY. Michelle is survived by one son, Mark Badi of New Fairfield; and her mother, Suzanne Antonacci also of New Fairfield. Michelle's father, Joseph Luongo, predeceased her this June. Michelle is also survived by her brother, Louis Luongo of Putnam Valley, NY and his wife Sheryl and two daughters, Keri and Amanda; and a sister and brother-in-law, Gina and John O'Connell and their children, LouAnna and Nicholas. Michelle was fortunate to know the love of close friends as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Edward the Confessor Church (21 Brush Hill Road; New Fairfield) at 10:30 AM, Thursday December 30th. Calling hours are Wednesday, December 29 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at Cornell Memorial Home (247 White Street; Danbury, CT. 203-748-4833). In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent to the American Cancer Society (2 Lyon Place; White Plains, NY 10601) or to a college fund for Mark Badi (send payable to Mark Badi College Fund; c/o Gina O'Connell; 14 Fleetwood Drive; New Fairfield, CT 06812). To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit www.CornellMemorial.com.