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Michael Nygren Obituary
NYGREN, Michael A. Michael Anthony Nygren, 38, beloved husband and best friend to his wife, Andrea (DelVecchio) Nygren and proud father to three month old Joseph Michael Nygren, of the Amston section of Hebron, departed this life suddenly Friday, (December 24, 2004). Michael was born October 19, 1966 in Hartford. In addition to his loving wife and son, Mike leaves behind his mother, Ann Nygren of Glastonbury; his father and step-mother, Kurt and Ghislaine Nygren of Sutton, VT; a grandmother, June L. Nygren of Sutton, VT; a brother and sister-in-law, George "Tony" and Cathy Tasillo of Chester; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Theresa and Christopher Peterson of Colchester and Korrin (Nygren) and Brian Petersen of Randolph, MA; his wife's family, Joseph and Lucille DelVecchio of Farmington and Dr. Kenneth and Donna Colliton of West Hartford; and numerous extended family members and many, many friends. Michael's favorite role in life was playing "Uncle Mike" to Katelyn Peterson, George Jesse Tasillo, Ana Kate, Christina and Andrew Colliton. Mike graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, VA in 1984 as Battalion Commander and Senior Class President, and was the recipient of the General MacArthur Award for academic excellence. He went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut in 1988 with a Bachelor's Degree in Insurance and worked for General Reinsurance in Hartford as a Senior Underwriting Vice President. Mike was an avid sports fan of the UCONN Huskies and the Boston Red Sox. He loved to play golf with his friends and went to several golf tournaments with his wife, Andi. He will be remembered for his quirky sense of humor, contagious laugh, witty smile and a heart that was too big for one man's chest to hold. In Michael's own words from his yearbook, "Although I didn't realize it until the end neared, I have made some good friends that I will never forget. Thanks to all of you." Friends may call Tuesday, December 28, from 2-4 and 6 -8 p.m., at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated 11 a.m., Wednesday, directly at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, with Father Michael Giannitelli as Principal Celebrant. There are no calling hours, Wednesday morning. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Joseph Michael Nygren Education Fund, c/o Theresa Peterson, 137 Bulkeley Hill Road, Colchester 06415.
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for Michael Nygren
Michael McGuire
March 12, 2005
I could not believe it...I was reading the FUMA Call to Quarters today and saw the sad news in TAPS. I considered Mike as my best friend at FUMA. Although we have not seen each other in quite a long time I still think about him whenever I think of FUMA, which is often. We had spoken in June/July and were planning to get together. This must be a very difficult time for his family and I know that words cannot help. He was a fantastic friend and a great guy and I will miss him tremendously. If I can do anything to help, please do not hesitate to contact me 321-0390.
Katie Peterson
January 22, 2005
I love you uncle Mike and im writing to you because our family is doing ok for now, but now and then they start to cry and it hurts to see them cry because your not here. My mom is doing well but wants you back even though we know you cant come back. You have no idea how many times my mom picks up the phone to call you and tell you that she doesnt have work today or always wanting you to call her and just letting her know that you are alright. it is hard to be strong for the family and alway wanting to cry eventhough i know i have to be strong for my mom and andie and jo-jo. just to let you know that i am finally 14 and i have a boyfriend he he he! i hope you are having fun playing golf with the angels but if i find out you are flirting with them you are in big trouble with me mister! hahaha! well like my mom said save a seat for her so that you two can play games and as always if you dont win, it means my mom cheated (she always does)(sorry mom) i'll take good care of jo-jo like a little brother and take care of the family. thanks for begining such great uncle! i'll miss you forever! i love you uncle Mike!good-bye
love, katie peterson
donna nicholas
January 14, 2005
Dear Andrea, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Michael's passing. Even though I only met with you and Mike twice I was impressed with his kindness and with talking with him on the phone knew how thrilled he was about becoming a new father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori (Taylor) Piascik
January 8, 2005
To all of the Nygren (Tasillo) family:
I went to grade school with Michael. He was such a great kid. I remember hanging out with him and John Joseph - one of his neighbors at the time. My heart goes out to all of you. I too lost my brother, Scott Taylor, 41 years, of age the day after Christmas this year. I believe Mike's sister Terry was in Scott's class. Sometimes life doesn't seem fair. There are no words that can ease your pain and sorrow right now.
As people keep expressing to myself and my family during our time of grieving Scott, may it comfort you to know that others are thinking of you and remembering you in their prayers.
Both Michael and Scott are in a better place. May they both rest is peace.
Fondly,
Uli Boeing
January 7, 2005
To the Nygren Family
Mike was a collegue of mine at Gen Re. We met on several occasions in New York and Hartford. I will remember him as an outstanding human being, kind, smart and funny. Talking to him, you knew that he had the right priorities and values.
Lisa Williams
January 4, 2005
We are so sad for your incredible loss. Mike was our friend and will be fondly remembered. We regret that you, Andi must endure such a tragedy at a time in your life that should be joyous. And that Joseph will not enjoy his father's great sense of humor and sweet heart. May you find the companionship of Joseph's presence in your life to be of comfort and embrace the miracle of his new life.
Sincerely, Tim and Lisa Williams
Lisa Mullany
January 4, 2005
The world was a better place with Mike in it. Any room lit up in his presence. His gift was to make others happy and always see the good in any situation. Please take some solace in the fact that he impacted so many peoples' lives in a very positive way. He was tremendously happy to get married, often remarking at his luck in love, and over the moon to become a dad.
It was such a priviledge to work with Mike the last 7 or 8 years. He touched all of us in a special way, and we will miss him dearly.
Ian McNeill
January 3, 2005
Dear Andrea
Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and all your family. I know you will miss Mike very deeply. My prayers are with you. I worked with him at Gen Re and always thought what a wonderful and cheerful attitude he possessed. We will all miss him.
JJ and Lisa Gorman
January 3, 2005
Words cannot express the deep sadness of the passing of Mike(although we used to call him 'Nygs' or 'Nogs'). His love of family, his zest for life and strong sense of commitment and compassion are what we will miss the most.
Mike never met a stranger and always had time for a friend. Lisa and I were both blessed and privliged to have known Nygs and to have called him our friend. We will miss him greatly.
There are few opportunities in this life to meet such a special person. The indelible impression he left on each of us will never fade.
We will keep the Nygren family in our prayers
God Bless,
Debbie Gregoire
January 3, 2005
I knew Mike when he worked at Acadia Ins in Portland. He was special and there were a bunch of us that use to go to breakfast every Friday before work. He loved to tease me about eating bacon and eggs. I'm sorry I did not know until today about his passing. I think of him often and God bless his wife and child
William Baker
January 3, 2005
I knew Mike first, as a client, with Acadia in Maine, then, as a competitor with National Re, and lastly as a colleague with General Re but always as a friend. I am thankful that I have many great memories of Mike and his cheerful, uplifting spirit!
God Bless you and Joseph.
DIANE SIMPSON
January 1, 2005
I MET MIKE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. HE WAS A VERY WELL LIKED GUY AND ALWAYS SO HAPPY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
Concetta Aloi-Vidal
December 29, 2004
I was very saddened to hear the news about Mike. He as well as you and your family are in my prayers.
I didn't know him too well, but whenever I saw him at company functions, he was sure to put a smile on everyone's face. He will be missed.
God Bless you and your family.
Bruce Pettit
December 29, 2004
Dear Andrea,
The only thing I can say is that our prayers since hearing about this tragedy have been that the Holy Spirit comfort you in this great loss and that he give you the grace of knowledge that Michael is with Him and that Michael is praying for you.
God's Love
Bruce Pettit & family
Mary Paquette
December 29, 2004
Dear Andrea:
We were saddened to hear of the loss your beloved husband, Mike. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mary & Bill Paquette
Cathy Bush
December 28, 2004
Andi,
Our most sincere sympathies go out to you and all of Mike's family. We will miss him so deeply. We too felt he was part of our family as well as an amazing friend to Evan. Our memories of him are wonderful as Mike was just one of those people you felt blessed to have known.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Eaton
December 28, 2004
To Michael's family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period. Mike was a terrific guy that brought sunshine to everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all and remembered forever.
Walter Graham
December 28, 2004
To the Nygren Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. I had the privilege of working with Mike the last 8 years. He was a great person to be around - always smiling and upbeat, with always a good word to say about folks. He will be greatly missed by the many people that knew him.
Lina Falleti
December 28, 2004
To the Nygren Family.
We would like to express our deepest heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Mike was a great friend and he will truly be missed.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Hartford Claims Dept.
Brenda Romanelli
December 28, 2004
Andrea and Family,
On behalf of the Romanelli family, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy.
God bless you,
Brenda
John Schule
December 28, 2004
My sincerest condolences on your loss. I knew Mike for a short period while I worked in Hartford. The few meals we shared were ones filled with laughter, funny anecdotes, jokes and always laughter. Mike will be missed by many and his memory will be in our minds and hearts, always as friendly and warm.
God bless you and your family, you will be in our prays.
Regards
John and Michele Schule
Josh Raybuck
December 28, 2004
Mike was the friendliest person you could meet. He embraced strangers and made them feel at home. I'll always remember the friendship we had and the fun that went along with it. Mike had a great sense of humor and a wonderful attitude toward life. He was a good man. May God bless his family, his wife, and his new son.
Kelly Taylor
December 28, 2004
Andrea and Family,
Words can not explain how sorry I am for your loss. Mike always had a smile and will be missed dearly.
Your thoughts and prayers are with us.
Love,
Kelly Taylor and family
Gian Metzger
December 28, 2004
To the Nygren Family:
Mike was a brother to us all at the Hartford office. He brought his insight, his tremendous wit, smile, and ability to make the best of anything.
Mike would often make us cry with inexorable laughter in seconds. Those tears now flow for the loss of your great life.
Mike's soul touched us all.. near and far. My heart goes out to Andrea, Joseph, and all of your family.
Thank you, Mike, for sharing your life with us. Your kindred spirit will never fade from us.
buck wallace
December 27, 2004
Of all the people we can lose from this world, Mike will be one of the most missed of anyone I can imagine. My deepest symapthy to you, Andi, and my prayers. I first met Mike in 1995, and was privileged to work with him up until I left Hartford two years ago. We stayed in contact and remained close. He was someone whom I considered one of the most reliable, funny, positive, sincere, professional people I'd ever had the pleasure of meeting. He was a business associate first, but was also a friend - not to mention just an overall great person. I am very, very sorry for your loss - and the loss to all of us.
Buck Wallace
Nancy and Pat Brady
December 27, 2004
Andi,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Joseph Michael, and all of Mike's family. Mike was an incredible person and a cherished friend. He had a wonderful way of making every person feel special and put a smile on the face of everyone who met him.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you and Joe if there is ever anything you need.
Pamela Nygren-Bruggeman
December 27, 2004
Michael Nygren was and is such a blessing to our family. His wonderful smile, his kindness, his positive attitude made him a radiant person. I am so glad I knew him - his joy in his lovely Andi, his delight in his son, all this must stay with us and cheer us until we meet again, which we surely will. God Bless you and your family Michael.
Jean Joseph
December 27, 2004
To the Nygren family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Michael. We are very saddened to hear he was suddenly taken from you all. We've known Michael since he was in elementary school and have many fond memories of him. He was a good boy and man who smiled from his heart. May god bless you all and give you the strength to endure the tremendous void in your heart and lives. Perhaps one day we will have the honor to meet his wife and son.
Sincerely, Jean and Al Joseph
Mike & Kathy McConnell
December 27, 2004
To the Nygren Family:
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to your and yours.
We want you to know we are thinking of you at this time.
We were just getting to know Mike and his family and are saddened by his sudden departure.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Tabs
December 27, 2004
I am so sorry to hear the news about Mike. I met Mike when we worked at National Re, and again at Gen RE. As everyone is expressing, Mike was always upbeat, always happy to help, always a friend. His sense of humor and his open personality made him such a special person. When you think of Mike, you can't help but smile. He will be missed by all who knew him. I am so sorry, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
--Nancy Tabs
Katie Turnbaugh
December 27, 2004
I only had the pleasure of meeting Mike in person once, but I have called him many times for business reasons and I was always so impressed by his helpful, kind, and happy demeanor. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that God will watch over you and your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Karen Baldino
December 27, 2004
Andrea,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kevin Daley
December 27, 2004
Andi, I was with Mike the day you met him. From that day forward all of Mikes friends knew you were the one. He found true love and happiness with you.
He cared for others more than anyone I know. Each visit or phone call always brought a huge smile to my face. I know you know this, but to know Mike Nygren was to love him. I have such a empty feeling right now....I miss him very much but am so thankful for the time I spent with him. He will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to you and Joseph.
Felicia Scranton
December 27, 2004
To the Nygren Family~
Please accept our heartfelt condolences from my family to yours.
Although I had only met Mike a few times, I was struck each time by his amazing capacity to make someone feel welcome, be it family, friend or acquaintence with simply a smile.
Take comfort in your memories for he will live in your hearts forever.
Your in our thoughts and prayers,
Felicia and Dakota Scranton
Adam Bruggeman
December 27, 2004
Michael,
Your unfortunate passing is a terrible loss to all. I pleasantly remember you as the "cool" older cousin who was always willing to give me a ride on your motorcycle. Even the short loop that ran from Gram's house to the four-corners, then to Weed's farm and passed Belden's house on the way back to Gram's was enough to keep me smiling for hours. Your personality was forever easy and amenable, evinced by your lighthearted laughter at a birthday gift (I think from Terry) that involved a round target and small paper ships, or the poster on your bedroom wall that described what to do in case of an emergency (the final step always made me laugh). You treated everyone with respect and kindness, and I was never aware of the age difference between us. May all of the wonderful memories of you sustain your family and friends in the future, easing the tremendous sorrow resulting from your absence. Godspeed.
Adam
Andrew, Karin & Lily Whittington
December 27, 2004
I remember Mike from the old National Re days and my Gen Re days. He had a great sence of humor, quick wit and wonderful smile. Mike called me just a couple of months ago when he heard of Lily's upcoming arrival. We had a good laugh on the phone and talked about being Daddies and how much it meant to both of us! Karin and I will miss you Mike and our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very sad time.
Scott Brancato
December 27, 2004
I have no words to console you for such a deep loss. I can only offer my love and friendship. Mike was the kindest man I have ever met and I thank him so much for making my dear friend so happy. I will always be there for you and Joey.
All my strength and support,
Scott
William Robertson
December 27, 2004
Please accept my condolences on your loss. I mainly knew Mike from business conversations over the phone. I enjoyed speaking with Mike, he was always upbeat, positive and he made me laugh. Please know that your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Baran
December 27, 2004
I wanted to express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to Mike's family at this difficult time.
As I knew Mike through my brother and sister-in-law, I will remember his good humor and warm personality as it was always a pleasure to be in his company.
Sean Genden
December 27, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Michael was a terrific person who always made others feel comfortable, made many people laugh, and will be truly missed.
Terry Peterson
December 27, 2004
I'm going to miss you, my brother. Don't worry. I will take care of your family and ours. I love you very much. Save a seat for me so we can play a game again. We'll see who wins. Goodbye.
Patricia Hampton
December 27, 2004
I will always remember Mike's wonderful smile. Whether seeing you in person or speaking on the phone, you were always the recipient of his joyful nature. He will truly be missed.
Bill and Anna Croce
December 27, 2004
Andi,
We are so sorry. We can't believe Mike is gone and we miss him so much.
I first met Mike in 1994 when he was working in Maine and he's been a great friend ever since. Mike was one of the most caring people that I've ever met and he had a huge heart. He was always willing to go out of his way to help a friend. Over the years, I've asked Mike for advice countless times and he always wanted to help anyway that he could.
His life was short, but he affected the lives of so many people in positive ways. Please be comforted by the many happy memories and by Joseph. Someday I would like to share stories with Joseph about what a great friend his Dad was.
Anna and I will always be there for you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
We will cherish the memories forever and we will never forget "The Nogs".
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
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