Michael A. Broad

1950 - 2022

Michael A. Broad, 71, of South Windsor, CT passed away February 19, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born September 27, 1950 in Hartford, CT, graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1968 and enlisted in the Army. He served two tours of duty with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam for which he was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal. As a Sergeant, he subsequently received the Good Conduct Medal as a squad leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry of the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. He was employed for many years at Knolls Lab in Windsor and J C Penney Warehouse, Manchester, as manager of security. He is predeceased by his parents Kenneth L. Broad and Mary (Mudryk) Broad and his brother Edward McDonald of Englewood, FL. Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years Rosemary (Casella) whom he married in October 1977, his son Jeremy and grandson Tyler, all of South Windsor, CT. Mike leaves behind his brother, Kenneth Broad and his wife Julia of Colchester, CT, his sister Valerie Kress of Houston, TX, his sister-in-law Carol McDonald of Englewood, FL and many nephews and nieces. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind and gentle man loved by all those around him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson Tyler. Being "Bumpa" the true joy of his life. The family would like to thank St. Francis Cancer Center and Masonicare for their compassion and excellent care. His family will receive friends at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home at 419 Buckland Rd. South Windsor, on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon. Following which, there will be a brief interment service with Military Honor at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave., Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com