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Michael Kristoff Obituary

Michael Robert Kristoff, 57, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, in Stamford, CT.

Michael was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He loved to laugh and enjoyed making others laugh. He was big-hearted and quick-witted, and he loved trading movie one-liners. He loved to cook and dreamed of one day owning a food truck. He was a lifelong fan of the Mets and the Jets (we'll get 'em next year!). He had a strong work ethic, was a skilled tradesman, and took pride in doing a good job. He was an avid gambler and was lucky to win at least one nice jackpot along the way. (He swears that the number 222 is due to hit any day now. You're welcome.) Although he resided in Stamford, Byram will always be his home.

Michael had a special relationship with his mother and never quite recovered from her passing in 1989. He also enjoyed a special relationship with his grandfather (Paco) and Uncle Bobby.

Above all else, Michael loved his daughters, Anne and Tylar, beyond measure and was so proud of the wonderful young women that they have become. He was so grateful to be able to watch his daughter Anne graduate from college and to be a part of Tylar's wedding to Seth. He was very grateful to the entire extended McSpadden Family for looking out for his girls. He can rest easy knowing that his daughters have an unbreakable bond.

Michael is survived by his daughters Anne Marie Kristoff and Tylar Rose McSpadden (Seth), his father, Michael Frank Kristoff, sister, Anne Kristoff, Uncle Robert "Bobby" Kristoff and Aunt Bonny Kristoff, cousins Kimberly and Jessica Kristoff, cousins Liz (Oberdorster) Aikler and Will Oberdorster, and the Altobelli brothers, former spouse Brandi (Kores) Kristoff, and many other beloved cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Anne Marie (Brady) Kristoff, grandfathers Frank "Paco" James Kristoff and Charles Brady, grandmothers Frances (Fina) Kristoff and Anne (Morgan) Brady, aunts Margaret Kelly (Frank) and Roseanne Altobelli (Ron), uncles Charles and Bernard Brady, and cousin Lauren Frances Kristoff.

The family invites friends and loved ones to call on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4PM - 8PM at Castiglione's Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Rd 3, Greenwich, CT 06830

A funeral mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at 10AM at Sacred Heart Church in Byram, followed by a graveside service at St. Mary's Cemetery, North Street, Greenwich Flowers are welcome but please consider instead a donation to Shatterproof.org or the Stamford Food Collaborative. And please consider registering as an organ donor.

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Published by Greenwich Sentinel from Apr. 16 to Apr. 22, 2024.

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Frank Kiley

April 15, 2024

My sincere condolences to the Kristoff Family. May Michael Rest in Peace,

The Nielsen Family (Sarah, Katharine and Polly)

April 13, 2024

Mike and family, our deepest condolences. Sending prayers for all.

bob fogg

April 13, 2024

Mike, Bobby, and Family,
My deepest condolences ..

Bob & Pam Merritt

April 13, 2024

Mike, our condolences to you all on the loss of your son. May he rest in peace.

Bob Hansen,Sr.

April 12, 2024

Mike and family sorry for your loss. May your loved one rest in peace.
Nancy and Bob Hansen,Sr.

Dawn Stebbins

April 12, 2024

You will truly be missed. Mike I will love you forever. You will always have a special place in mine and Carlie's heart. Until we meet again. OXOX ((lol))

Frank Lanzarone

April 11, 2024

To the Kristoff family our sincere condolences on the unexpected passing of Michael. I enjoyed being one of his teachers at Byram School and getting to know his family personally.
Our prayers to the family
Frank & Maura Lanzarone
Eatonton, Georgia

Michael, Denise, and Meghan Grabarz

April 10, 2024

Michael, condolences to you and your family. Shocking news of your son Mike passing. He was too young. Prayers with you.

Sabine H Schoenberg

April 9, 2024

Mike - what shocking news. Bob and my thoughts will be with you during these difficult days. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Bob & Sabine

Zucconi/Smith family

April 8, 2024

Mike, we are so sorry to hear about the devastating loss of your son. You are a wonderful person and protector of many. We are sending prayers to you and your family.

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11

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Castiglione Funeral Home

544 Old Post Road 3, Greenwich, CT 06830

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12

Service

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

95 Henry Street, Greenwich, CT 06830

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12

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ST. Mary Cemetery

399 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06830

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