Michael P. Lombardo

Michael Lombardo, 81, of Portland, devoted husband of Mary (Kelly) Lombardo for 53 years, passed in peace on Monday, April 26, 2021 with his wife and three daughters by his side. Michael was born in Sicily, Italy, son of the late Santo and Giovannia (Amodio) Lombardo and emigrated to America at the age of seven. He graduated from Bulkeley High School, Class of 1958. Michael was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a founding member of Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford where he served as lector and was involved in numerous parish functions. Michael was a faithful member of the Church in each of the communities where he resided. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an electrician for Northeast Utilities for 37 years. Michael was an avid sports fan; an enthusiast of the Boston Red Sox, UConn women's basketball, New York Jets, and the Hartford Whalers. He took great pride in his lawn and home projects and could often be found under a car, at his work bench, building a deck or manicuring his lawn. Michael would drop anything to help a neighbor or his family with their home projects. His greatest accomplishment, however, were his three daughters as evidenced by the active and loving role he took in each of their lives. Anyone who knew Michael could see he had tremendous pride for his 11 grandchildren and enjoyed cheering for them on the baseball, soccer or lacrosse fields, wrestling mat, basketball court, swimming pool, or at a dance recital. Throughout his life, Michael was known for his quiet nature, gentle demeanor, kind smile, and admired for his skills and work ethic. Michael will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary; daughters, Eileen Moynihan and her husband Patrick of Portland, Katie Stein and her husband Jonathan of Madison, Lauren Kasperowski and her husband Derrick of Portland. He will also be dearly missed by his 11 grandchildren who were the light of his life: Patrick, Riley, Quinn and Ronan Moynihan; Jack, Sam, Noah and Max Stein; and Mary, Kevin and Megan Kasperowski. He leaves behind his loving sisters Lucy Motta and the late John Motta of Wethersfield, Anne Giuliano and her husband Vincent of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. His children and grandchildren will forever be grateful for the value of faith and family that he and Mary instilled. Calling Hours will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown from 4 to 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10 AM at the Church of Saint Mary, 51 Freestone Avenue, Portland. Friends and family are invited to go directly to church on Saturday morning. Burial with military honors will follow at the Swedish Cemetery, High Street in Portland. The service will also be live streamed on https://stmaryportlandct.org/ Those who wish, may send memorial contributions in his name to the Church of Saint Mary, 51 Freestone Avenue in Portland. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com