Michael Fastiggi

FASTIGGI, Michael Michael Fastiggi, 80, of East Hartford, beloved husband of Constance Fastiggi, passed away on June 7, 2008 at Hartford Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 8, 1928 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Michael and Lucy (Mafucci) Fastiggi. He attended Hartford schools and was a Navy veteran. He married Connie in 1949. After the Navy he became a self employed mason contractor. His most notable buildings that he built were St. George Greek Orthodox Church, the Newington VA Hospital, and the Hartford Stage Company to name a few. His family is honored to know that no matter where they go in Connecticut, a building is never too far away to remember him by. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Christopher's Church in East Hartford, a member of the Bricklayers Union Local #1 and the VFW of East Hartford. Mike was an avid Yankees fan and made the best pizza in CT. Mike was predeceased by his brother Anthony and sisters Lena and Mikalena. He is survived by his wife Connie, daughter Patricia Carabino and his son Stephen. He leaves his grandchildren, Matthew Lago, Naomi Vazquez, Louie Vazquez, Stephen Fastiggi and great granddaughter Taylor Gajewski, as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, 580 Brewer St., East Hartford. Burial with military honors will follow in East Cemetery, Manchester. Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 11th from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher's Church, 580 Brewer St., East Hartford, CT 06108. To sign the online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home please visit www. holmes-watkinsfuneral homes.com