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Michael BRIENZA Obituary
BRIENZA, Dr. Michael Joseph
Dr. Michael Joseph Brienza, 72, of Simsbury, beloved husband of Isabelle (Pogue) Brienza, died at home Tuesday, April 17, 2012. He was born August 20, 1939 in Mount Vernon, NY. He had lived in Fairfield for many years prior to moving to Simsbury last year. Michael was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where he received his BS and PhD in physics. A lifelong inventor, Dr. Brienza was awarded 29 patents for technological innovations. After a long and distinguished career at United Technologies, Dr. Brienza taught physics at Fairfield University for 13 years, and received the Teacher of the Year award in 2004. He was a member of Notre Dame Church of Easton and recently was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Simsbury. Michael enjoyed tennis, politics, and woodworking and was the proud operator of a ham radio. Dr. Brienza was also proud to serve for two terms on the Board of Education of Region 9 and as a Eucharistic Minister for 35 years. Besides his loving wife of 50 years, he is survived by his three children, Cheryl Brienza Cook and her husband Brad of Simsbury, Dr. David Brienza and his wife Karen of Allison Park, PA, Dr. Kathleen Brienza Daniele and her husband Anthony of Greensburg, PA; and 12 grandchildren, Derek, Casey, Bridget, Jeffery, Luke, Julia, Paul, Terence, Alyssa, Rose, Cecilia, and Audrey. He is also survived by is brother Paul Brienza and wife Barbara of Tequesta, FL, and their four children. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Pasqualina (Manganiello) Brienza.
Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury on Sunday, April 22 from 4-6 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 23, 11 a.m. at Notre Dame Church of Easton, 655 Morehouse Rd. in Easton. Burial will be private. Please visit Michael's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael BRIENZA
McLean Outpatient Rehabilitation
April 23, 2012
The rehab team at McLean sends our sincere condolences. While we knew only a small portion of his life and accomplishments, we were honored to work with him and experience the power of his persistence and dedication to being the strongest and most independent that he could be. We wish you peace in your memories.
Lisa Biagiarelli
April 23, 2012
With very sincere sympathy to Isabelle and the Brienza family. Mike was a great person. He was a brilliant man. And he did so much for his community and his church. May he rest in peace.
Bernadette Jaketic
April 23, 2012
Karen, Dave and the whole Brienza family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Robert and Dorothy Manganiello
April 23, 2012
Isabel and Family. Both of us our so very sorry to hear about Mike passing. Our condolence to you and all of the family. Our prayers are with you. Robert & Dorothy
April 22, 2012
Dear Isabel & Family, Paul & Barbara,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will always remember the lovely visit we were luckly enough to have recently shared with you, Mike, Paul & Barbara as well as all the joyful Christmas concerts we shared at Fairfield U.
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Take solice that Mike is now at peace.
With our love,
Ginny & John Manganiello
April 20, 2012
Dear Isabel:
Louise and I send our sincerest condolences on Mike's passing.
We had many interesting discussions and enjoyed having you two as neighbors on Norton Road.
Sincerely,
Bob Kranyik
Bob & Heidi Partain
April 20, 2012
Our most sincere condolences to the Brienza family. God bless.
The BrightStar Team of Staff, Nurses & Caregivers
Anita Andrews
April 20, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita Andrews and Family
The Carriers
April 20, 2012
Cheryl,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Lee Hatfield Jr
April 20, 2012
My Condolences to all who knew Dr Brienza.
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