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Michael Giblin Obituary

NORWALK, CONN Michael Eric Giblin of Norwalk, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2009 in an accident at the Norwalk Cove Marina. He was 38. Born on September 23, 1970, he was the son of Thomas J. and Alice G. (Major) Giblin of Milford, Mass. He graduated from Milford High School and continued his education at UMASS Lowell, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later received his MBA from University of Illinois- Chicago. In 1999, he relocated to Norwalk, Conn. On September 18, 2004 he married his beloved wife, Debbie L. (Kornowski) Giblin and settled in Norwalk with his two children. Michael worked for several years in various brand management functions and recently created the Giblin Consulting Group of Norwalk, where he served as President. In his younger years, he enjoyed wrestling and playing soccer, hockey and lacrosse. Born with a wry sense of humor, he filled the hearts of family, friends and even improv comedy audiences with laughter. A highly devoted family man, he was a loving husband, father, son, brother and will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Debbie L. Giblin; parents, Thomas J. and Alice G. (Major) Giblin of Milford, Mass; his son, Quinn Austin Giblin; his daughter, Skylar Regina Giblin; his brother, Thomas A. Giblin of Boston, Mass and many friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM at The Inn at Longshore in Westport, 260 South Compo Road. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, April 2, 2009 in Norwalks Hoyt-Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 5 East Wall Street from 2:00PM 500PM. Interment will be held in St. Josephs Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Debra Giblin, as custodian for The Quinn and Skylar Giblin Scholarship Fund, c/o, Nixon Peabody LLP, 100 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110. For directions to our facility, or to send condolences to the family, please visit our web site at www.norwalkfh.com.

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Published by Milford Daily News on Apr. 1, 2009.

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Aidyn Laack

January 23, 2021

For many people he is known as Michael Giblin, but for me he was uncle Mike... We love you so much and you filled our heart with love, laughter, and Joy! May you rest in piece.

Skylar Giblin

December 28, 2018

Loved my daddy even though I was only 4 months old

ernest thomas

April 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anthony Alexander

April 5, 2009

Tom and Alice~ Jan and I are deeply saddened by your loss.
I will pray for him and his family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
I remain you Friend and Brother Knight.
~Tony

Jim, Elaine and Tara Reynolds

April 1, 2009

Tom, Alice and Tom:
We are so saddened by the loss of Mike- a special person from a special family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Our deepest sympathy,

Alan & Glad Shulman

April 1, 2009

For Tom and Alice - Glad and I were so shocked to read about Michael's tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Alan and Glad Shulman

Kevin and Selena McCaul

April 1, 2009

Debra, Skylar and Quinn,
Our deepest sympathy.

April 1, 2009

Dear Tom and Alice,
How saddened we were to read of the loss of your son Mike. Prayers during this holy season of Lent will be said for all your family.
God's blessings to you.
Maureen and Rick Baldwin Falmouth MA.

The Schuler Family

April 1, 2009

To the Giblin Family - our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

George & Luann Archer

April 1, 2009

We pray each day that peace will come to your hearts on the recent loss of Mike. He brought many smiles to our face and love to those who knew him best. May God bless all in the Giblin family on their loss.

March 31, 2009

Our deepest sympathy. Please lean on us during such time of sorrow. It was great growing up next to Mike and his brother and mom and dad.

Lott's of love: Mike and Celina Rosa and Joao Rosa from Walker Ave Ext.

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