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Michael Miraglia Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alice M. (Smith) Miraglia of New London; daughters, Melissa A. (Miraglia) Gromko and her husband, Michael, and their children, Brianna and Anthony Gromko of New Hampshire; Michelle A. (Miraglia) Cook and her husband, Keith, and their child, Vivian Cook of Texas. He is survived by a sister, Phyllis (Miraglia) Chiappone of Waterford, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London, followed by a graveside service in Cedar Grove Cemetery with full military honors. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 27.
Condolence messages may be left on his memory page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Miraglia
April 25, 2013
LOVE BABE
Alice Miraglia
April 25, 2013
Mike, I know you knew how much I loved you with all my heart and soul. Saying goodbye to you was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Know that I would rather be with you than to face life without you. I have no idea how to go on. We had a love like no other. We were cheated out of 18 years of our 46 together, but you left me with so many wonderful memories of our time together, and I will cherish them forever. From the moment we met I new you were someone special. We had two beautiful daughters together, and that is what keeps me going. Watch over them and their families. Watch over me. I need you now more than ever! the only thing that gives me peace is knowing your suffering is over. Rest in peace my love. Until we can be together again you will always be in my heart. LOVE BABE
Robbie Hensley
April 25, 2013
Aunt Alice and Michelle this is Robbie. Sorry to text this but I didn't want to bother you during all this!! I am soooo sorry to hear about uncle mike!!! You all gave me sooo much!! Some of the best memories of my life were spent with you all!! Uncle mike taught me ALOT all those summers working on your house. I can remember he would switch the breakers on when putting plugs in to give me a surprising jolt!! Hahaha. I'm gonna miss him very much!! Everyone is!! You both were the funniest and best people to be around!! It was never a dull moment and I will cherish all the memories and time I spent with him and you!!! I wish there was something I could do! He was a great man! I wish I could have been half the man he was even after everything he went through he kept on and always had a way of making bad situations funny!!! Just know that I'm thinking of you all and I hope with all my heart you get through this ok!!! I truly love you all and again I am soooooo sorry for your loss.
Melissa (Miraglia) Gromko
April 25, 2013
I cant believe this day has come so soon. Rest in Peace Dad! We all love you and will miss you forever! You were a great man. You taught us all so much but this battle has gone on too long for you. Mom used to say you treated me like the son you never had but it helped me be the "farm girl" that I am. Rest easy now and watch over us all and protect us from the heaven above. You have been called home to rest. Say hi to all the others that are already there. All the memories will live on forever in our hearts. Until we meet again...I love you!
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Melissa Gromko
April 25, 2013
Thank you to all for the kind words and thoughts for the last few days. This has been a long road to peace for my dad. I am very proud to have had such a wonderful man for a father. Words cannot express the honor we all felt as the funeral procession made its way to the cemetery and we witnessed the man on the corner salute his casket as we drove by. I thank him for that. And the young soldier who presented the flag to my mom with tears in his eyes and sorrow in his voice and the other young soldier who presented us with the shell casings from the military honors, you will be in my heart forever and may God watch over you as you continue to serve our country. You made that moment special and for that I thank you. To the many that attended, thank you all as it meant a great deal to our family. May he now rest in peace under that tree just as he wanted. Love you Dad!
April 3, 2013
Phyllis, Alice and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing.
We were neighbors of the family for many years when we were younger and the one thing I remember the most is his smile. May your hearts always be filled happy memories.
Candy Aiello Vars and Family
April 3, 2013
Dear Alice and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers. Linda Bettencourt,Waterford, CT
Fran (Bob) Slater
April 1, 2013
Alice, Melissa and Michelle, Bob was a good friend of Mike's while they worked together at the AVCRAD for many years. Mike was a wonderful guy and such fun to be around. If he were still with us Bob would be saying RIP Mike right along with me. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ray Ozanne
March 30, 2013
I am sorry to here of Mike passing. I served with Mike in the AVCRAD. He was a professional and a wonderful individual. He will be missed. God Bless,
Natalie (Malinowski) Atkinson
March 30, 2013
Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Mike. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Charlie Cunningham
March 29, 2013
Alice & family, what a shock to read about Mike. We worked together many years both at the AVCRAD & UNC. My heart felt condolences to you, the girls & all your family.
janet moody
March 29, 2013
So sorry for the loss of your brother Phyllis, prayers to you and your whole family...
Earl Proulx
March 29, 2013
Alice, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike passing. He was a very good person, great personality and a inspiration to others. We will keep you and the girls in our prayers. Earl and Lola Proulx (Retired AVCRAD member)
Donna & Dick Brooks
March 28, 2013
We just learned a few moments ago that Mike has passed away. Dick has known Mike since high school, and I have known him since 1980 at the AVCRAD and later working together at UNC. He is a true patriot - admired by all who knew him. He will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched.
March 28, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Donna Manseau
March 28, 2013
So sorry Alice, to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good friend to Artie and me and I share your pain.
Tom Donnee
March 28, 2013
Alice, I served with Mike in the AVCRAD during his entire career with us. His dad was a funny guy who used to plow my driveway for free because I was a friend of Mike's. So sorry to hear of his passing.
March 28, 2013
Mike was a wonderful man and a friend to those he worked with at the 1109th. His knowledge and skills were second to none. Mike, as you look down on us now, know you are missed.
Joe Zanavich
Fred Beams
March 27, 2013
Alice. I have some fond memories of working with Mike at the Ct. AVCRAD and visiting with you and Mike when you lived in Preston. Mike was always someone to admire and look up to. He was a kind and caring person. Extending heart felt condolences to you and Melissa and Michelle. God Bless.
Fred and Mary Ann
March 27, 2013
Sorry to hear of Mikes Passing We always had a blast when we all got together in the Preston days.. I Will always remember his sense of humor and smile... HE was Awesome so sorry for your loss Alice , Melissa and Michelle Thinking of all of you .
Gwen Zarkos
March 27, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Bert Adams
Jim Montie
March 27, 2013
Melissa,
My Sincere Sympathy to you and your family.
March 27, 2013
Mike was my first supervisor when I first joined the Guard back in '79. He was always soft spoken and upbeat. God Bless and RIP Mike.
Jocelyn Constant
March 27, 2013
Alice Michele and Missy, I am so sorry for your loss. The first day I met Mike I felt like we had been friends forever. He was a very kind person with an awesome personality and sense of humor. The last time we spoke he was not well but we shared some laughs and stories of our job together and I know he will be greatly missed. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts will be with you during this time of sorrow.
Fred Ladd
March 26, 2013
I knew Mike my whole life. He always brought a smile to my face. As I grew older, he was not only my dads friend but became mine as well. My life was made fuller with Mike in it. My deepest sympathy to you Alice, Melissa and Michelle.....Fred
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