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Michael Del Re Obituary

DEL RE Michael Del Re Sr., age 88, of Bridgeport entered into eternal rest on Monday August 11, 2008 in Maefair Health Care Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport on May 12, 1920 he was the son of the late Anthony & Grace (Pacifica) Del Re. He was an area resident all his life a veteran of World War II Army, a member of Police Anchor Club, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, and El Poder Alahambra. Suvivors include his beloved wife Mary (Matera) Del Re, one son, Michael Del Re Jr. and his wife, Donna of Oxford; one grandson, Michael James Del Re III and his wife, Kim of Seymour; two great-grandchildren Dominic and Victoria Nicolina Del Re; two sisters Gloria Kulish and Jean Ambrose both of S. Dakota. Services will take place on Thursday August 14, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Directly) in St. Raphael Church 162 Oak St. Bridgeport with a Mass of Christian Burial, interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull. Friends may call on Wednesday August 13, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. in The Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2008.

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Doreen Castignoli

August 14, 2008

Del Re Family;

Very sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers and thoughts

Debbie Del Re

August 14, 2008

Dear Aunt Mary, Cousins Mike and Donna & family...I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Mike was a dear man and meant so much to Jim and me.

Kristi Appleby

August 13, 2008

Mike & Kim, and Family-
We are truly sorry for your loss, and you are all in our thoughts at this time.
-The Appleby Family

Lois & Bob Bestercy

August 12, 2008

Dear Mary & family - We are sorry for your loss. Bob & Lois Bestercy

Angie Altavilla

August 12, 2008

Dear Mike and Donna:
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, especially your Mom...
Angie, Simona, Sonia and Robert Altavilla

August 12, 2008

Sorry to read about your great loss.
Bob & Sandy Marx (Durham, NC)

Josephine Calchera

August 12, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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