Arthur Michael Pite

1931 - 2023

Arthur Michael (Mickey) Pite
November 25, 1931 - July 19, 2023
Arthur Michael (Mickey) Pite, 91, of Milford, loving husband of Nancy Rosenthal Pite, passed away peacefully at Yale New Haven Hospital on July 19, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Born in New Haven on November 25, 1931 to the late Samuel and Dora Pite. Mickey grew up in New Haven before settling in Milford, where he and his wife, Nancy, raised their five children. Mickey was a graduate of Collegiate Prep and University of Connecticut, where he played football and spent many hours on the basketball courts. Mickey was an athlete and continued to play basketball well into his 70s at the Jewish Community Center. Mickey proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
Mickey was owner of St. Jon Packaging Company, where he provided well for his family. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time on the golf course with his many friends. Besides his wife, Nancy, who he adored for 66 years, Mickey will be cherished by his children and their spouses: Kathy Hans (Allan), Marcy Breda (Hans), Karen Ferguson (Bob), Barbara Poplawski (Joe), and Steven Pite (Lisa); grandchildren, Sam Hans (Lindsey), Danielle Zink (Nick), Frank Burrelsman (Lindsy), Fawn Hooben (Matt), Forrest Burrelsman (Taylor), Connor Ferguson, Tyler Ferguson, Marissa Balogh (Chris), Kevin Poplawski (Amanda), Seth Pite, and Dara Pite; great-grandchildren, Michael, Hayden and Claire Hans, Norah and Jonah Zink, and Levi and Vera Burrelsman; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Bob Pite, sister Sondra Katz, and great-grandson Rory Hans.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mickey's life at Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, 543 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511, on Monday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private. Contributions in Mickey's memory may be sent to Camp Laurelwood at camplaurelwood.org or the JCC of Greater New Haven at jccnh.org . To watch the funeral live, sign an online registry book or to leave a message of condolence, please visit: www.shurefuneralhome.com .