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Michael Crowley Obituary

Michael K. Crowley, 65, of Glastonbury, formerly of Old Saybrook, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Aldieri) Crowley for 11 years. Born and raised in New Britain, son of Dorothy and James (Gavin) Crowley of Newington, he lived in Newington prior to living in Old Saybrook. Michael had recently retired from Vital Nutrients of Middletown. He was active in sports growing up and continued to enjoy baseball and football especially as a Red Sox and Patriots fan. Michael enjoyed cooking for his family, spending time near the water and most recently with his adored grandchildren. Along with his wife and parents, he leaves his daughter Michaela Crowley of Branford, his stepchildren, Sean Sweeney and his wife Caitlin of Portland and Maura Peters and her husband Chris of Glastonbury, and his three grandchildren, Colin Sweeney, Lily Peters, and Cole Peters. He also leaves his siblings, Bill Crowley and his wife Kim, Jim Crowley, Jack Crowley and his wife Jane, Mark Crowley, Donna Bassett and her husband Doug and Brian Crowley and his wife Ruth, sister-in-law Doreen Rackliffe and her husband David, and brothers-in-law, Michael Aldieri and his wife Carrie, and David Aldieri and his wife Kristen, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, October 23rd from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. His funeral service will begin on Monday, October 24th, at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Newington. Burial will be private in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at donations.diabetes.org. To share a memory or condolence, please visit us at www.duksa.net.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 21, 2022.

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Debra Bouchard-Eshoo

October 23, 2022

My thoughts and prayers for your entire family at this difficult time. I remember fondly Michael and his family.
Sincerely, Debra Bouchard-Eshoo

Eileen Gimma

October 22, 2022

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Louise Fancher & Chris

October 22, 2022

Dottie and Jim, we both send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you both. Please know that you are in our thoughts as we hold you close through this difficult time. God bless you both and your family and may his grace wrap you in his mercy.

adreanne good

October 22, 2022

my condolences go out to the family a beautiful person with a beautiful heart riheavenly peace gone but never forgotten

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Jim Braun

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Newington Memorial Funeral Home

October 21, 2022

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Carol Kober- Narciss

October 20, 2022

We were friends many years ago, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to the extended Crowley family.
Carol Kober- Narciss, Nick Narciss

Jay Rafuse

October 20, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crowley family.

Jay Rafuse and Family
Wesley Chapel, FL

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23

Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

Oct

24

Funeral service

9:00 a.m.

Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

Oct

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

Newington, CT

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