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Michael Cresiski Obituary
Michael C. Cresiski (Mike), age 58, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 31, 2021. Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (Grabiec) Cresiski, he had been a lifelong Bridgeport resident. Mike graduated from Bullard Havens Technical School and received a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Bridgeport. He worked at Sikorsky Aircraft while working towards his degree in night classes. He then began a long career as a Data Base Manager at Perkin Elmer in Shelton. Mike also worked for over 20 years at the Brownson County Club where he had many close friends. Mike was a true lover of life, he lit up every room that he walked into. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, traveling and skiing, especially in Zermatt, Switzerland. His favorite days wouldn't be complete without a cold beer. He was an avid and devoted fan of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and an active member of the Sound Tiger's Booster Club, affectionately referred to as the "Mayor" of Harbor Yard Arena. He was also a social member at the Highland Golf Club and an ardent fan of progressive rock. Mike's memory will live on in his longtime partner, Joan Duffy and her daughter, Riley of New Canaan, his brother, Raymond C. Cresiski, Jr., his wife Diane of Las Vegas, NV and their daughters, Cheryl, Kimberly and Kristin, her husband, Tomasz and their son Chase; and his many loving friends who were the highlight of his life. A walk-through visitation will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. Face masks will be required to attend the visitation. A public celebration of Mike's life will be held at a later date and will be announced. For information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com
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Jenn Castaldo
January 28, 2025
Mike was always smiling. He would see you coming, make the eye contact and here comes that smile... You couldn't help smiling back.
When I was in a bad mood, he would tell me to sit with him for a few minutes and just talk. Not about your problem but over vacations or the weekend and before you knew it, you were smiling again. Your problem was still there but your mood was elevated. Not everyone has that ability. If Mike ever had a bad mood, I never saw it. Skiing in the Alps.. that's what he'd doing... I do miss him and our chats. Great guy, fun co-worker and truly a sweetheart. Gone but never forgotten.
Edwin Claudio
January 28, 2022
It's a strange coincidence I just found this picture today. Mike you are surely missed. There you are leading the pack!
Isa Wouters
February 15, 2021
My sincere condolences to his family.
Mike was always willing to help out and available for a chat & laugh. I will miss the stories about his skiing adventures in Switzerland.
Rest in peace Mike
Katia Moeremans
February 15, 2021
My deep condolences to Mike's family and friends. He will be missed! A friendly voice and face, always helpful and available for a chat and a laugh. Rest in peace Mike...
Yvonne Sloots
February 12, 2021
A very nice sweet man, always attentive and very helpful.
We will certainly miss him.
Tom Byron
February 8, 2021
Great conversations with Mike every morning over coffee. Great guy. Very sad. I’ll miss him.
Tom Martinsky
February 8, 2021
What sad news. Mike was a great guy with whom I've had the pleasure of working with at PerkinElmer for the past many years. Mike was cheerful with a ready laugh. I will miss him very much. My sincerest condolences to his loved ones and I pray that you will get through this difficult time. May Mike Rest in Peace.
Jennifer Castaldo
February 8, 2021
Mike's smile.... Huge, beautiful and crazy enough, contagious... No matter what, he made your day brighter.
Raj Kancharla
February 7, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Raj Kancharla
February 7, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judy (Roger), Jan Sienkiewicz
February 6, 2021
In loving memory of Cousin Mike. You will be missed by many with whom you have crossed paths. Gone way too soon! Be at peace and enjoy a beer in heaven!
Tim Blyth
February 6, 2021
My condolences to Joan and Ray JR and their families. Mike was a good man and a good friend. He greeted you with a smile and kind words every time. He was always willing to help out anyone, any way he could. I will miss my old friend.
My wife and I will also miss seeing him at the games and enjoying beers with us.
Reg & Deb Edo
February 5, 2021
Cousin Mike will be missed. He was always there for everyone in our family. He was kind and always smiling. He appreciated life and lived each day to it's fullest. Our thoughts and prayers go out to him family.
Paul Jeffery
February 5, 2021
Mike Ski was a great guy. I met him through the Ski Bears of CT when I first joined the club in 1999. I was fortunate to have enjoyed Zermatt with him and a crew of Ski Bears. We also shared following a local Long Island band called the Good Rats that came up to CT to play once in a while. The memory of his smile and personality will be with me forever. I offer my condolences to his family and many friends.
John Lecardo
February 5, 2021
My condolences to the family.
Mike the Mayor. No matter what, every time I saw the Mayor he was always smiling and full of laughs. Got to know Mike over the years spending many nights and weekends at Bridgeport Sound Tigers games together.
The Mayor always brightened the place up.
Rest in Peace
Charles Mangarella
February 5, 2021
Such a sad loss for a person too young and full of life.
Denise Green
February 5, 2021
Mike! An incredible guy!
And a great coworker. Mike and I worked side by side for his entire 18 years at PE.
I would come in in the morning and there would be Mike all alone in the sea of cubicles.
First one in. Sometimes he wouldn’t even turn the lights on. He’d be working away with just the light of his monitor. He’d throw his arm up”morning!”
Mike and I didn’t spend much time outside of work together but when we did, I used to comment and joke afterwards asking him if there was anybody he didn’t know. It didn’t seem to matter which establishment or in what townhe would inevitably run into someone he knew. AND, chat up a storm as if they were his best friend for life!! He may have been known as the “mayor” of the Harbor Yard Arena but I used call him “Norm”, after the guy on the TV show Cheers.
Yup, an incredible guy!
I will miss Mike immensely and he will forever be in my favorable memories of PE.
May he rest in peace!!
My sincere condolences to his family and to Joan and Riley.
Maria Willis
February 5, 2021
Mike was a wonderful person to work with , always cheerful, willing to help and always new how to sort things out. Over the many years we shared many parts of our lives outside of work , he was always caring and down to earth person. He certainly made like if you were his friend you would be friends for life. This a sad and sudden shock . I extend my deep felt condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Kristine Nemeth
February 4, 2021
My condolences to the family. So sudden.
Ellen Turner Wilson
February 4, 2021
My deepest condolences to Joan, Riley and Mike's family. He was definitely a one-of-a-kind person and a one-of-a-kind friend. Not only will he be deeply missed by us , but by every person he has touched during his lifetime.
We will miss you Mr. Mayor - Love, Ellen & Marsh Wilson
Edwin Claudio
February 4, 2021
Mike was one of the nicest people I knew at Perkinelmer. Always willing to help out where he could and always had a smile on his face. Mike was always one of the few that always had a smile on his face, said hello to everyone, and was always the life of the party. A genuine good guy. We will miss you Mike.
Ian Brown
February 4, 2021
My deepest condolences as Mike was a very special person. He had a passion for life and people which I know endeared him to so many. He will be truly missed.
Skip & Eileen Meehan
February 4, 2021
Mike was a very kind and generous man who knew how to enjoy life. He will be truly missed by all. Wonderful co-worker and a dear friend. RIP Mikey. Slainte!
Raj Kancharla
February 4, 2021
A joy to be around, always a willing hand, anxious to please dear colleague and friend, we will all miss you
Debbie Spinola
February 4, 2021
Joan my sincere sympathy to you all May Mike Rest In Peace ,was very sad to hear this .
Rohan Murugkar
February 4, 2021
Mike was my bestest buddy. He helped me when I joined new in company. Always giggling and inspiring. He made us laugh by cracking jokes in team meetings. He loved to travel, within US, to Europe etc.
May God bless Mike's loved once, and may his soul rest in peace, filled with happiness, peace and content
michael Russi
February 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
February 3, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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