Michael Joseph Larkin

1945 - 2018

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Joseph Larkin. God called him to his final resting place on Saturday, September 1, 2018 after a brief illness. Born on December 19, 1945 in Cambria Heights, NY, he graduated from Aviation High School and went on to study aeronautical engineering at Parks College of St. Louis University. He spent over 40 years at the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group, and earned many awards, in addition to being granted numerous patents. He loved baseball, a passion he shared with his grandsons, and was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. He was a lover of music, especially classical and Doo Wop, and enjoyed sharing his favorites with his family. He was inquisitive, inventive, kind, funny, and the smartest, best man we knew. He is survived by his wife, Susan, of Rocky Hill; his son Michael Larkin and daughter-in-law Marianna of Stamford, CT; his daughter Jennifer Larkin Kuzler and son-in-law Frank of Brooklyn, NY; and his dearly cherished grandchildren Dylan and Bryan of Stamford, and Frankie and Tess of Brooklyn. He is also survived by his loving siblings: sister Claire Sattler and brother-in-law Peter of Pennsburg, PA; sister Joyce Gutmann of Rocky Point, NY; sister Patricia Barth and brother-in-law Frank of Viera, FL; brother John Larkin and sister-in-law Sue of Sorrento, FL; and brother Edward Larkin and sister-in-law Dianne of East Quogue, NY. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Ronald Ferrara and Pat Hassell of Shirley, NY; cousins Marlene and Louis Ferrara of Middletown, NY; Anthony, Jessica and Kristina Ferrara of Middletown, NY; Terese and Ethan Korbel of Milford, CT; and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Edward Larkin, his sister Nancy Hanrahan, and his brother-in-law James Gutmann. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10a.m. directly in St. Josephine Bakhita Church, St. James Campus, 767 Elm St. Rocky Hill. Internment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook St. Rocky Hill on Thursday from 4-7p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Francis Foundation or the Veterans Association of your choice. The family sends its heartfelt thanks to all who cared for Mike at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. For online guestbook please visit www.brooklawnfuneralhome.com.