Michael R. Mainiero

1928 - 2020

Michael R. Mainiero
"Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother"
Michael R. Mainiero, 92, passed away on April 19, 2020 after contracting COVID-19. Michael was the adoring husband of the late Wanda L. (King) Mainiero. A loving father to Sharon and James Wood of Chester, VT, John and Evelyn Mainiero of Oxford, CT, Michael and Devin Mainiero of Torrington, CT. He was grandfather to Shawn (Sue), Danny (Iris), James (Faye), Jesse (Danielle) Wood, John Mainiero, Jr, Kelley (Jim) Cooney, Leah (Jon) Breslin and Michael Mainiero III; along with 12 cherished great grandchildren; his twin brother, Joseph Mainiero of Bridgeport, CT; and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was born in Port Chester, NY on April 14, 1928, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Lucian) Mainiero. He attended schools in Port Chester and earned an Associate Degree from Champlain College. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Port Chester, NY VFW. A native of Port Chester, NY, he moved to Monroe, CT where he and his wife, Wanda, raised their three children. Michael worked as an engineer for several major companies and later held positions in Senior Management and Vice President, before owning, operating, and retiring from his own successful companies, Man Barrier Corporation and MRM Security.
Michael loved baseball and the Yankees, dancing with Wanda, and was proud of his years singing in his Barbershop Quartet. But most of all Michael loved being with his family. He loved to entertain at his beautiful lakeside estate where family and friends would always gather for every occasion and Sunday dinners. Michael was very generous and although it was yearlong, it was very apparent on his favorite holiday, Christmas Eve.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff, including Nurses, Aides, and Administration at Shady Knolls in Seymour for their extraordinary care.
Arrangements: Due to the social distancing a service and military honors will take place at a later date. A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter's Cemetery in Plattsburgh, NY. Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT has been entrusted with Michael's funeral arrangements.
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