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William Michaels Obituary
William J. Michaels, age 94, of Bridgeport, passed away in his home on April 16, 2019. Bill was born in Bridgeport on September 19, 1924 to the late Stephen and Mary (Senic) Michaels and has been a lifelong area resident. He was a 1942 graduate of Stratford High School where he played baseball and was recruited by the St. Louis Cardinals. Bill was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy; following the war he worked for the Navy for thirteen years. He was a member of the Pigeon Flyers Club in Stratford. In addition to his parents, Bill was pre-deceased by his beloved sister, Frances Batka. Survivors include his devoted brother-in-law, Robert Batka of Stratford, nephew, Mark Batka and his wife April of Stratford, niece, Deborah Olivier and her husband Bill of Texas, grandnieces and nephews, Ashley, Danielle, Ryan, and Brett. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, April 23rd at 11 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford, with Deacon Michael Saranich officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may visit with Bill's family on Monday from 4-7 p.m. For more information or to make an online condolence, please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com
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Jessica Ramos
April 24, 2019
a very dear friend ,iknew as a patint at astoria park.he will be missed mine love and pray go out to his brother in law
A Fellow U.S. Navy Sailor
April 22, 2019
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. Rest in peace, we have the watch.
April 20, 2019
May the precious memories comfort your hearts and minds while Gods loving care help you leave sadness behind. (Matthew 5:4)
Tom Kelly
April 20, 2019
I always enjoyed talking sports with " Mike" about the good old sandlot days of Bridgeport. I got to see the world through his eyes at sea.
April 19, 2019
Thank you for your service. As a member of the greatest generation. May you rest in peace.
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22
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23
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Adzima Funeral Home - Stratford50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford, CT 06614
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