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Michael Crete Obituary
Michael Gilles Crete, 70, passed away peacefully with courage on January 22, 2019, while in hospice care at Apple Rehab in Cromwell, CT.
He was a resident at Highvue manor Assisted Living in Hamden, CT. The Crete family mourns the loss of their beloved brother, uncle, brother-in-law, nephew and cousin.
Michael was born on May 28, 1948 in Rutland, VT, the eldest son of seven children born to French Canadian parents, Gilles (1926-2001) and Simone (1927-2018). He is survived by his brother James, and his sisters Francine, Carol, Joan and Lorraine.
Michael was a 1967 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Middletown, CT. During his high school years he enjoyed singing and was a member of the "Keynotes" acapella group. He also played varsity football for the Wildcats.
Michael served in the Army as a Specialist Four in Vietnam and received an honorable discharge in 1969. Through the years he was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching and rooting for the UConn Women's basketball team.
A Military Memorial service will be held at the Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane in Middletown, CT on March 16, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Cemetery Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be offered in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Milardo
February 17, 2022
Rest In Peace Mike and thank you for your service.. never to be forgotten you were always a friend to me
Jim Milardo
March 5, 2019
So very sad to hear of Mike's passing... I remember him as the strong silent kind of guy from high school... Slways willing to help others in need.. prayers to the family and to Mike who is in a better place and finally at peace...
Mike thank you for you courage service to our country!!
February 28, 2019
My heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of Michael. He was always so sweet to me whenever I went to your house. My deepest condolences.
Pam Priest Chase
Stan Koba
February 25, 2019
So sad about Mikes' passing...I really looked up to him when we were in AOT together during high school...
Suzanne Berry
February 24, 2019
I met you once. I never forgot it. Rest now, you've traveled a long hard journey.
john milardo
February 24, 2019
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. Prayers for him and his family.
Maryann Rebot Parker
February 23, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of one of the grads from the Woodrow Wilson's Class of 1967
Sal D'Amico
February 23, 2019
Mike was a very good friend during my school days. His wonderful sense of humor and service to our Country during the Vietnam war, will always be remembered. My sincere condolences to the Crete family.
Mom with Mike & brother James
February 23, 2019
Mike sister Francine
February 23, 2019
Soldier (Mike)holding puppy☮
February 23, 2019
US Army
Fran Crete
February 23, 2019
RIP dear brother & friend
Fran Crete
February 23, 2019
Gilles & Simone's 50th
Fran Crete
February 23, 2019
Mother's 80 birthday
Fran Crete
February 23, 2019
Fran Crete
February 23, 2019
Vietnam circa 1968
Fran Crete
February 23, 2019
February 23, 2019
Michael was a kind and humble man. I am so sorry for your loss. Darlene. Soobitsky Smith
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