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Michael L. DeFronzo

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Biega Funeral Home - Middletown

3 Silver Street

Middletown, Connecticut

Michael DeFronzo Obituary

DeFRONZO, Michael L. Michael L. DeFronzo, 43, of East Hampton and Middletown died on Wednesday, (January 18, 2006) in Middletown. He was the son of Anna (Fitzgerald) DeFronzo of Prospect and the late Michael DeFronzo. Besides his mother, he leaves his beloved son, Michael of East Hampton; his brother, Jim Nolan of Plymouth, NH, Cynthia DeFronzo of East Hampton; his paternal grandmother, Antoinette DeFronzo of Wethersfield; also many loving relatives and friends. Mike was a member of the Laborers Union, Local 611, a well known free lance photographer, a tutor for Literacy Volunteers and worked with Habitat for Humanity. Mike enjoyed performing and delighted crowds while unicycling in local parades. His friends at Klekolo were very special to him. We will all miss him. Funeral Services will be held TODAY at 2:30 p.m. at the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be TODAY from 12 noon - 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Habitat for Humanity, 9 Pleasant St., Middletown, CT 06457.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael DeFronzo

28 Entries

Frank Casey

October 25, 2019

Dear Anna,
I am so sorry to read about Michael's death. After all these years I still remember him as the wonderful light of your life.and his joyful and happy personality that I so loved and missed. Please accept my most heart felt sorrow. He was always and will always be so fondly and lovingly be remembered.
Love and my sympathy for the losse(s) in your life. With fond memory.
Frank Casey

January 18, 2007

THANK YOU, WE ARE DEEPLY TOUCHED. WE'LL ALWAYS MISS AND LOVE YOU, MICHAEL.
MOM @ JIM

Ted "stash4me" Lawson

May 13, 2006

I was a member with mike in the on-line gaming clan [NSA].I played together many hours with mike and always found him to be a delightful person to share a common intrest with.He seemed to me to be a very compassionate and humourous soul.His passing saddens me deeply. I will pray for his family in their time of grief.

Dale Head_Hunter Hannon

April 28, 2006

I got to meet Mike at Glen's house when he was on his trip, Mike was a great person you could talk to him about anything. I was in the same clan as he ([NSA]). He will be missed.

Nanette Evans

April 28, 2006

To all who mourn Mike's passing. He was a part of another family who loved him dearly. I am a member of his "Gaming Family" online. I just found out today, and feel the crushing blow to my stomach. Even in gaming with his Half-Life (the name of the game he played)family, he was the sweetest, kindest person around. Even when he was shooting at me, he was polite, if that is possible. I remember many good times, and will miss him greatly. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around Mike's family and friends, and may He pull them close to His heart. Just know that Mike touched the lives of so many people in the gaming world, and that he will always hold a special place in our hearts, forever!

Nanette (gaming name GRANNY!!!)

David Sigsworth

April 28, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear of Michael's death. I never knew him, and only learned of his passing today on our gaming forum, but nevertheless, he was a member of our community and a fellow human being. My heartfelt condolences.

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Feely

April 27, 2006

We all here are sorry for the loss of a great preson and frined. He will be dearly missed. My wife, daughter, and I were in a game clan with him and became very close. He even spent 3 days at our home on his bike trip.

Our deepest thoughts and prayers go to the family.

Joe Middleton

February 14, 2006

Anna;

So sorry for your loss:

I've never met Michael, but if he was anything like Mike, He was a gret person.

Sorry we could not make the wake and have a moment to be with you and your family. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe

Linda Galvin

January 28, 2006

Anna & Jim Sorry to hear about your loss My thoughts a prayers are with you. He was a wonderful kid

John Veazie

January 27, 2006

To all of the DeFronzo family,

Im sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. john

Joshua Burger

January 27, 2006

I am very sorry to hear about Mikes death. I remember him riding his unicycle in the Old Home Day parades vividly. I was friends with his brother Jim through grammer school and would like to extend my condolences to the entire family.

Barry Staples

January 24, 2006

To Jim and the Defronzo family. I remember Mike from way back at Cranberry bog and Old Home day. I also used to see him at his house on Barton Hill when I walked to my granmothers house on Oak Knoll. He will be missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

With Sympathy

dave larson

January 23, 2006

to micheal

hey micheal its ur cousin Dave im sorry about your dad remeber if u need any thing just give us a call

Dave,danny,rick

Joanne Anderegg

January 23, 2006

to the DeFronzo Family:

sorry for your loss. Joanne Anderegg

Katie O'Leary & Marty McGuire

January 23, 2006

Anna, Mrs DeFronzo, Michael: It is with saddness today that we learned of Michael's passing. What a trajedy. It must be very difficult for all of you. I have so many wonderful and fun memories of Anna, Mrs DeFronzo on her Lenox St. porch to greet all going by and always saving time to talk to Anna & Mike's friends. What a wonderful family, so warm and interested in every one. When I stop to think about it, that was 50 years ago when Marty and I first met at his senior prom at Weaver High School. On our rather frequent trips to " Our Social Club".......The Lenox Coffee Shop we would have to walk past Defronzo's home and then stop to visit. Things were easier then as none of us had cars. We all used the footmobile to access anywhere we needed to go. I have fond and loving memories of Anna and her sister Mary and Marty and I often talk about you and wonder just how we lost track of people we cared for. Well, through technology we at least know what towns you are in.

When you have sorted all that has happened out and do what you need to do. I hope you will find a moment to contact us here in South Carolina. It is 2460 Cotton Creek drive, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466. We are 8 minutes from Charleston and we would love to have you visit when your head and hearts clear a bit. The Door will always be open and your room ready and we long to visit with old friends. Please send me Mrs. D's home address and that of Anna. We would love to reconnect. In the meantime our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Fondly,

Katie O'Leary McGuire and Martin G. McGuire (843) 971-5860 at Home or Katie's Cell (843)906-8728 and Marty's Cell (873) 906-8021

We are ready when you are,Sincerely

Amy Cianfaglione

January 22, 2006

Anna & Jim,

I'm so sorry to have read of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy

Doris Brown(Gianninoto)

January 22, 2006

Dear Anna,I am so very sorry! You

and the family are in my prayers

at this very difficult time.

Domenica Holman

January 22, 2006

Michael,

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Stay strong. Mrs. Holman, Guidance Counselor - Vinal Tech.

Mrs Cheryl Lee

January 22, 2006

I would like to extend my sympathy to the DeFronzo family at this time of loss. May your memories be a comfort to you.

Marie Carucci

January 22, 2006

Never had oppertunity to meet you Michael,but I did know your mom and dad.We all went to school together in Hartford. My heart goes out to you Anna and your family. My deepest sympathy and my love. Marie Carucci

sherri grant

January 22, 2006

To the family,

I am very sorry for your loss.

Chris Burt

January 21, 2006

Fonz;

How I enjoyed our last conversation @ the Gen-X Court St. coffee shop last month - had I known it was our last I would have said a bit more - I will miss our annual water fight w/my alter ego "Nerdo" @ the Old Home Day'z parade. I regret I am now trying to enjoy myself in cloudy Florida and unable to comfort your family on their darkest day. You have all my blessings on your tragic loss.

Your pal, Chris Burt

Laura Jane Wallington

January 21, 2006

The pictures you took at our wedding are treasured. We will remember the wedding thru your camera for years to come. May you rest in peace now. God bless your family and friends in this difficult time. Sincerely Laura Jane Wallington

Alan Ruske

January 21, 2006

Rest in piece Uncle Mike, You'll always be in our hearts.

Sandy Krasnitski

January 21, 2006

Mike, You were a part of our life and family for many, many years. You were always the one taking the photos and never wanted to be photographed. But, as I was looking through old photos last night I found quite a few good ones of you. They brought back some great memories. My son-in-law, you have a special place in my heart and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. We will miss you very much.

David Beskind

January 21, 2006

Mike, you lit up the scene wherever you went. Even though it was my hand that clicked those pictures of the western sky, it was US who took them. Thank you for your generosity, friendship and spirit. We miss you & love you.

Peace, Brother.........

April Hutchins

January 21, 2006

It is amazing how someone can make such an impact in people's lives in such a short amount of time. Most of us at Klekolo only knew him for less than a year, but it seems like he has been a part of our lives for a lot longer than that. He was a great friend and always knew just what to say to put a smile on my face when I was upset or stressed (which is basically every day) and he brought me Lindt's chocolate. Mike became family to most of us and we will honor his memory every day by keeping him close in our hearts and remebering how he touched us all in his own special way. He will be missed.

Cathy Garofalo

January 21, 2006

To the family:

I worked with Mike at Madrigal in the 90's. And ran into him from time to time around town. Will sure miss this. Deepest sympathies to all of you.

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