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Michael Trippodo Obituary
Michael was born Aug. 22, 1923, in Garfield, New Jersey, the son of the late Carmelo and Elizabeth (Ference) Trippodo. Michael proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Prior to enlisting in the service he served with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Michael retired from Kaman Aerospace after several years where he worked as an offset printer. He was a proud member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society and cherished time making wine with his son and grandsons. Michael loved sharing the fruits of their labor (winemaking) with his family and friends at family gatherings.
He is survived by three children, Carl Trippodo and his wife, Donna (Lapponese) Trippodo of West Suffield, Gloria Dieni and her husband, George "Vinny" of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, and Francene Gogulski of West Suffield; his grandchildren, Eric Gogulski and wife, Sandy of Antinoch, Tennessee, Lisa Gogulski and her fiance, John Markowski of West Suffield, Jason Dieni and wife, Melissa of Richmond, Rhode Island, Carli James and husband, Jon of Windsor, Daniel Dieni and wife, Kara of Suffield, Malori Crouch and husband, Joel of Portland, and Michael Trippodo of West Suffield; four great-grandchildren, Hannah, Samantha, Niko, and Layla; his very special longtime friend Rosalie Scavotto of Enfield; a sister Joan Calandriello of Garfield, New Jersey; a brother-in-law, Angelo Artale; and several nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by a sister, Katherine Artale; a son-in-law, Mitchell Gogulski; and a brother-in-law, Cornelius Calandriello.
Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family during visiting hours on Monday, Aug. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield.
A funeral service for Michael will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in memory of Michael may be made to VITAS Community Connection 255 East Fifth St., Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202 or to the Alzheimer's Association National Headquarters, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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Memories and Condolences
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Catherine Scharmann
August 25, 2018
Gloria and Family, We are so sorry for your loss and may you have comfort in knowing you are all in our thoughts during this difficult period.
August 25, 2018
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you.
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Memorial Events
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Aug
27
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels & Cremation Services61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082
Aug
28
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels & Cremation Services61 South Road, Enfield, CT 06082
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