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Michael Lonardo Obituary

Lonardo, Michael Joseph
Michael Joseph Lonardo, 74, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2020, at Griffin Hospital, with his family by his side. He was the loving companion of Roberta Bradshaw Trimarki of Ansonia. Michael was born in Derby on July 19, 1946, son of the late John and Mary Cammarata Lonardo. After graduating from Ansonia High School, he studied at Norwich and Quinnipiac Universities. He enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and completed training at Officer's Candidate School graduating with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was employed by Cavallaro Dodge until starting his own business, CT Custom Coach in Ansonia. Later, he established Ansonia's Valley Glass, in which he proudly owned for forty years. Michael loved classic and muscle cars. He was talented and gifted with a unique ability to create and design almost anything. He was fun-loving, generous and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. In addition to his companion Roberta, he leaves to cherish his memory, loving daughters, Marisa (Jim), Monica Grace (Tom), Mara (Juan) and Maria (James), a cherished granddaughter, Ruby Rose Pierce, aunt, Michalena "Mickey" Sampieri, uncle and aunt, Dominick and Marie Lonardo, and numerous cousins, extended family and countless friends. His funeral will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. meeting directly at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia for a Mass of Christian Burial. Masks and physical distancing will be strictly enforced. Due to the health concerns of others, there will be no public visiting hours. Interment with U.S. Army military honors will immediately follow Mass in Mount Saint Peter Cemetery in Derby. The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia has been privileged with the arrangements. To sign Michael's guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.



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Published by The New Haven Register on Nov. 28, 2020.

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Tommy Saint Germaine

June 17, 2023

Rest in peace magic Mike you were a good person was honored to call you my friend

Ronald DeGregoria

November 22, 2021

Marisa, Monica, Mara, Maria and Roberta
It's hard to believe that a year has gone by so quickly. I stop by the glass shop once in a while to say hi to the guys and sit in your dad's chair and look at his picture on his desk of when he was so very young, this brings back a lot of good memories from when we were both kids. I'm sure your dad is watching over all of us and will be waiting at the gate when our time comes and will give us a big hug and be happy to ask us whatever you need up here I could get, I have good connections!!!!

Len Stauffer

January 21, 2021

So many kind words about Mike and they're all spot on. He certainly lived a full life and was a dynamic individual who did and accomplished so many things. He also had a unique zest for life and truly cherished all his friendships. Nothing made him happier than being able to chit chat and brighten your day.

I will always remember randomly stopping by his glass shop to say hello or to seek car assistance & he was NEVER too busy. He’d love to teach you things, or invite you along to accompany him on his errands/ mini-adventures. I can recall one day after he cut car keys for a customer he insisted I learn. So he stopped what he was doing to show me how it’s done. Not certain I’d ever need to learn the skill but that was Mike in a nutshell.

He’d enjoyed everyone’s company from a pauper up to a person of means. Mike had a way of making you feel like you were his favorite person. Truth was, we all were and that’s why we loved him. Ansonia will never be the same without his wandering presence. RIP Mike. Gone but never forgotten.

Jim Hine

December 11, 2020

Mike’s family, deepest sympathy, I will miss seeing mike when I returned to Ansonia. I knew mike from the early 60’s and kept in touch on classmates.
Jim hine

Sean Walsh

December 10, 2020

Mike was a great guy , always had something positive to say no matter what was going on. He was always there to help when I needed something custom made for a car or something for the shop
Very few people were as willing to drop everything to help anyone they could as Mike, he is a true valley legend and he had a positive impact on everyone
I was very saddened to hear of his passing. He will truly be missed !

michelle haisley

December 5, 2020

Sorry for your loss. It's been a long time since I've heard from you but anyways condenses from the Tammy, Bryan, Lisa, Michelle & Mom(Jean). May he RIP & find everlasting peace.

Kevin Blake

December 4, 2020

Mike would give you the shirt off his back even if he didn’t have one on. Rest In Peace.

Richard Fotion

December 3, 2020

Mike, It seems that you've been a friend forever. Your "Jesse James" type automotive creativity and workmanship will be missed; but nothing like your person, your smile, your friendship, or your generosity. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends, who are suffering through your loss. Rest in God's Peace

Janice Smith

December 3, 2020

To the Lonardo family. Sending prayers and condolences to you. Mike and I graduated from high school together. He will truly be missed

Cherylbeth Berry & Family Berry

December 3, 2020

Roberta & Family , Our love & prayers are with you .

John and Auntie Ging

December 2, 2020

Marisa, Monica Grace, Mara and Maria, please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.

Ennie

December 2, 2020

HEY MIKEY. I have no words that I can possibly think of to say goodbye to you. So no goodbyes. I will see you again and oh we will hug & laugh & TALK.....for hours. Can't wait. I love you so much

Andrea Maciog Federico

December 2, 2020

One of the perks, when coming back to reside in Derby, was to have Michael and I rehash stories from our time working at B.F.Goodrich some 50 years or so ago. He had a commanding excitement for life and it made a person feel that same excitement whenever he was present. May he rest in peace in heaven.

Phyllis Kaplan

December 2, 2020

Mike was the Valley always lending a hand, a smile, and a certain ease! Mike was a great person to know and I for one am glad to know him. I wish his family my condolences.

Greg Cerritelli

December 1, 2020

Marisa, Monica, and the entire Lonardo family: I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a valley legend and so respected by everyone who knew him. My deepest sympathies. Greg Cerritelli

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Sent Flowers

December 1, 2020

My sincere sympathies to the Lonardo family. Love Patti Guarinozr

Rick Blatchley

December 1, 2020

I met Mike when he opened his Speed Shop, Majic Mikes Speed Shop. I soon began working for him installing Turbo Chargers on various cars and trucks. customizing vans and installing sunroofs at his garage behind his house. He was always a friend that would help you if he could. We met again last year at a car show and talk for over a hour about the Good old days. You will be missed.

John T. Jones

December 1, 2020

I was introduced to Mike many years ago when I worked for his father John at the Ice Company. Mike and I quickly developed a close relationship over our love for fast cars. The two of us, along with other close friends, would work into the night at his garage preparing our cars to race at Dover Drag Strip in NY on Sunday.
Many years have passed, but whenever I would run into Mike we would reminisce over those good times ... always with a laugh, a smile and lots of memories!
RIP to the best truck salesman on the planet. Magic Mike's Speed Shop may be closed but never forgotten!!

ANSON DEMARS

December 1, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.RIP Magic Mike you are a legend of the valley.

Charlene Vasas

November 30, 2020

To his girls, he thought the world of all of you! Mike was a really great person! Knowing him and your wonderful family, many years ago and what he had done for so many people! Giving jobs/help to people in need and he tried to see the good in everyone!! He will be missed in the Valley!

John Uhoch

November 30, 2020

So sorry to hear of Michael's passing and for your loss.
We had a rock band in High School and we had such fun times in the garage at Francis Street after school on Friday nights with dozens of our classmates coming over to listen and party. Mike played the drums really well!. So many great memories and laughs with Mike in those days. When I saw him at our 50th class reunion, it was a great chance to talk about those "American Graffiti" days, as if they were yesterday... Rest in Peace, Mike

Dewey

November 30, 2020

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting him at family gatherings and remember him as a very friendly guy who loved his girls.

Paulette Passander Monaco

November 30, 2020

Michael was a wonderful guy. He loved his daughters more than anything in the world and was always happy to share that. I've known him for more than 50 years and loved him for the person he was. Rest in peace, dear friend. You joined the good ones who left us too soon. Sending sincere condolences to Marisa, Monica Grace, Mara, and Maria. Your dad will always be a part of you.

Sal & Celeste Aconfora

November 29, 2020

Lonardo family
Sorry to hear of Mike passing may he Rest In Peace
Sal & Celeste Aconfora

Anthony Monaco

November 29, 2020

I could count on one hand how many friends I have had in my lifetime. Mike was at the top of my list. From little children on Hawkins Street, Army NG, to building and racing our muscle cars. He was always there to lend a hand. We are going to miss him...A lot..Our sincere condolences. Love you guy’s

Sandi and Jim Carroll

November 29, 2020

It was with much sadness that we learned of Mike's passing. Mike, you will will be missed, but you will always have a special place in our hearts.

Marlene Paglia

November 29, 2020

So very sorry for your loss.

Bill Constantino

November 29, 2020

Mike was a good friend, I worked for him many years ago doing custom work and van interiors, we all had a great time together , I have a lot of great memories from that time in my life , will miss him ,,,,,

RONALD DEGREGORIA

November 29, 2020

Marisa, Monica, Mara, Maria, and Roberta

The memories that I have are of my cousin Mike and I as kids playing with the Lionel Train sets he had in the basement of the family home on Francis St. These are memories I will cherish for the rest of my life. We would spend hours and hours adding more items to this miniature city that he loved; more train tracks, train stations, bridges, paper Mache mountains with tunnels and anything else that he could think of to make it bigger. Your grandfather John went out and bought more sawhorses and plywood to give us more room to make the city bigger. After we finished adding the new addition, your grandfather said ok boys we are running out of basement, this is as big as it gets!! These were great times!
I learned how to restore cars and trucks with your dad, he always had a way of solving any problem we ran into ( hence, Magic Mike was born). The other thing about your dad was that he was there to help others, he didn't know how to say no, that was not part of his vocabulary. Everything he did came from his heart, no one that I have ever met could match him! I'm going to miss our long chats at the glass shop. We would talk for hours about our close family friends, and growing up in a large family of which we were proud to be a part. We did laugh a lot and sometimes even shed a tear. Mike , I know you are watching, I love you and miss you. So Mike , this is not goodbye, it's see you later.

Lovie Dechio Condrick

November 29, 2020

I remember Mike from High school as a really nice, happy guy. When I picture him back then, I see a big smile on his face. I am saddened by the news of his passing. May his Memory be Eternal, his Soul be Blessed and may all who love him find Peace with his passing

Nick Jeanetti

November 29, 2020

Everyone has said everything I would have said and said it all well.Magic may you rest in peace.

Susan marino Santiago

November 29, 2020

Mike omg i speak for my whole family carmen richard shirley patty marino and my self susan daughter marissa marino-santiago. We all love u and will never forget ur kindness and love u gave in return. I miss helping with your bookkeeping. Your daughters r beautiful. God bless. Till we meet again. Susan santiago RIP

Elizabeth Mais

November 29, 2020

Mike was a character. Always happy & in a good mood. He had a smile for everyone he saw. I haven't seen him in years but I remember him fondly. He was one of my favorite banking customers. Condolences to his family & friends.

Anita Macero

November 29, 2020

I was very sad to hear that Mike had passed away. He always had a smile on his face and a story to share if you ran into him. I know that he and my husband Nicky are already sharing car stories in heaven. Please know I will keep your family in my heart and prayers at this time. Wishing you comfort and peace, Anita Macero

Richard (Butch) and Linda Vergoni

November 29, 2020

To Marisa, Monica Grace, Mara and Maria- we are so sorry for your loss. We remember your Dad as always smiling and always talking proudly about you girls. May God bless and comfort you.

Micheal J at Joe's Dogs having an egg sandwich

Joseph Miani

November 28, 2020

I have known Micheal since the early Sixties my dad & his dad were friends for many years his youngest
daughter and my daughter were good friends I guess you might say it runs in the family I worked with Mike
did some projects with him and was very glad to call him my friend he will truly be missed. R.I.P. my good
friend Joe & Barb Miani

Mikey "Mick"

November 28, 2020

Mike I gained a ton of knowledge, skill and wisdom working for/with you at your awesome old shop during the short time I was there.Many of your friends will rightly say how helpfull and generous you were to them, me included - but I can add that many times I've actually seen (and heard) in person how you used to help people that you just met and didn't even know, in small ways or big, no matter where they were in life.

Don and Marie Lonardo

November 28, 2020

We were all so saddened by the news of Michael's untimely death. It was all too soon for such an energetic person who was always willing to help others. Mike, you will truly be missed but we will always have fond memories of our loving family gatherings.

Judi DelMastro

November 28, 2020

My Thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family at this difficult time. Mike was the most genuine friend to my husband Del and I. Every time I saw him he always ended our visit by saying “I’ve had the best life and the best friends”. I’ll miss him dearly and am hoping he and Del have reconnected on the other side.

Mark&Patti Lanzieri

November 28, 2020

Mike (I called him Jimmy and he would call me Jimmy too) was a gem. Anytime I needed anything Mike would help me. He was very smart; he could fix anything or figure it out when noone else could. He was a true friend for over 35 years. I have so many memories of him. I will miss you, my friend.

Ronald Luneau

November 28, 2020

To the Lonardo family and loved ones, Mike was one of the most genuine and caring individuals that we have ever been around. He was known and loved by everyone and will be missed by so many people. He was a special person who will be in our hearts forever. Love, Ronald Luneau Jr. , Ronald Luneau Sr. and family

Al & Barb Nimons

November 28, 2020

Mike All I can say is the valley just lost an icon When I hear your name all I can do is smile You have done so much for so many Our friendship never faded in over 60 yrs. We will meet you up there in paradise Save us a seat. Al and Barb Nimons Condolences to your wonderful family

Tommy Casa

November 27, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Mike was a true and generous friend. He always wore a smile and was ready to help anyone. Mike always called me “Dr. Casa”. He was a real positive legend in the Valley and I will miss him. I can’t get over thinking about him. My thoughts are also with Roberta. They were a great couple.

Tommy Casa

Rego Family

November 27, 2020

Thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family at this sad time. He truly was a generous and great friend.

kevin clifford

November 27, 2020

Mike was an incredibly caring person. Extremely generous and willing to help at a moments notice. A good man.

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