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Michael Marseglia Obituary
Born on Aug. 8, 1928, in Stamford, he was the son of the late Charles and Felicia Marseglia. He lived most of his life in Portland. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a retired teacher who spent most of his career at Conard High School in West Hartford. He was an avid walker, gardener, naturalist and sudoku player.
Michael is survived by his loving family; eldest son Michael Marseglia and his wife Lynda of Glastonbury, a daughter Kathleen Marseglia of Hartford, a daughter Patricia Colonghi and her husband John of Middletown, a daughter Sharon Champagne and husband William of Portland, a daughter Eileen Butterworth and husband Donald of Portland, a daughter Maureen Konopka and husband Richard of Glastonbury, a son Matthew Marseglia and wife Meg of Glastonbury. Two sons predeceased him, Timothy and John. His loving grandchildren and great grandchildren spent endless hours with him especially at his summer home at East Beach. He shared his passion for the earth with all of them. His grandchildren are twins, Jason and Jeremy Colonghi, Sarah Colonghi-Maziarz and her husband Jason. Jessica, Billy and Jeff Champagne, Tim and Emma Butterworth, Katie and Kim Konopka, Ava Marseglia and great grandchildren John, Jason and Emilia Maziarz. He is survived by his brother Mario Marseglia of Stamford. He was predeceased by a brother, Mark Maseglia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St., Middletown. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Mary Cemetery, Portland, at a later date. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Marseglia
January 8, 2020
Sharon & Siblings ,
Many great memories of both of your parents during our high school years.
Lisa McCormick
Sara Sterry Rutter
January 18, 2011
To the entire Marseglia Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to move forward.
Janine Sterry Pittman
January 18, 2011
To Maureen and the entire Marseglia family -
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. Mr. Marseglia was my godfather but I didn't know him well. Of the times that I spoke with him, he was very pleasant and we shared a couple of laughs. I'm sure he'll be missed. What a wonderful legacy he leaves with all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. God bless you all.
Jack Sterry, Jr.
January 18, 2011
Sharon & family,
So very sorry to hear about your Dad. I also must comment about your Dad's smile. He automatically shared it whenever we would meet. May the thoughts and prayers of your friends
bring some comfort to all of you!
My best,
William Organek
January 17, 2011
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Marseglia’s death. He was a teacher of mine at Portland High School. More important he was a role model. I send my condolences to his family.
Leo Bravakis
January 17, 2011
Michael,
I'm so sory to hear about the passing of your father. You are in my prayers.
Leo Bravakis
January 17, 2011
Sharon and family,
I am sorry to read about your dad's passing. He was surrounded by such a large and loving family~ he and you all were blessed.
Take care,
Lisa Schneck Hegel
Pam Peterson
January 16, 2011
Dear Maureen & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one! My entire family sends their deepest sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely, Pam (Del Russo) Peterson and the Del Russo Family
Roxanna Jackson
January 15, 2011
To Pat & John, and your entire family,
You are all in my prayers, so sorry for the loss of your Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend.......
with sincere sympathy,
Susan Ingraham
January 15, 2011
To All of You,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sincere Sympathy
Sue (Ingraham), David, Lauryn and Julie Slomkowski
Patti Parrott
January 15, 2011
To all of my friends: Please let me say how sorry I am to hear of the passing of your father. He was a very lovely and special man, who from my observation was always so happy to be surrounded by his family. He was always joyful and smiling when I saw him. You are all in my thoughts...
January 14, 2011
Dear Sharon & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. At this moment,I am looking at picture of you and your dad in our Mercy yearbook at the Father/Daughter dance (Eileen is pictured with him as well. He was such a handsome man, always with a smile on his face. I know only to well the sadness that you all are feeling,having lost my mother a year ago this month. My sincere thoughts to you all..
Lisa McCormick O'Neill, Montverde,FL
Diane Barry
January 14, 2011
Sharon,
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved dad. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mercy Classmate,
Diane Sepowski Barry
Teresa Smith
January 14, 2011
To the entire family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your father fondly and most especially times spent at the house in Rhode Island eating his clams casino. I am praying that the comfort of the Holy Spirit and the promise of the Resurrection will give you peace during this difficult time.
Love, Teresa L. (Gilbert-Jackson) Smith, McDonough, GA
Rosanne Lombardi
January 14, 2011
I am so sorry for the pasing of your dad. He always had a twinkle in his eye. Whenever I saw him he always called me his step-daughter after all these years. My deepest sympathy to everyone.
Love,
Rosanne
Maryann (Molesky)Snyder
January 14, 2011
Dear Michael,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My husband Don & I moved to Little River, SC the end of December. I check the obituaries online.
Your Saint Mary's School Classmate
Maryann (Molesky) Snyder
P.S. I worked with your brother-in-law John at Snow School in Middletown. I taught elementary education in Middletown for 34 years. I retired 3 years ago.
Denise Fillion
January 14, 2011
Kathy:
May the Good Lord give you strength during this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
H.P.D. School Crossing Guard Supervisor
Shelley Poirier Nieb
January 14, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike always brought light and a smile into a room, and was a dear friend to my mom and dad...
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Shelley Poirier Nieb
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