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Michael Cantarella Obituary

CANTARELLA, MICHAEL " MICKEY" Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Michael "Mickey" Cantarella, Jr, 72, of The Villages, Florida passed away on December 7, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in New Haven on June 4, 1940 to the late Michael and Margaret Schioppo Cantarella. Michael is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara; his three children, Michael Cantarella (William), Margaret Thompson (Robert) and Denise Zack (David); his six grandchildren, Julia, Emma, Luke, and Nicholas Thompson and Dylan and Benjamin Zack; his sister and brother-in law, Judy and Jack Maselli and his niece, Julie Manzi. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a very devoted father and husband. After serving his country, Mickey worked for the Platt-LaBonia Co. and later for GBAC in Hamden. He was an active member of the UNITAS Club in Hamden and a member of Wallingford Country Club. His funeral will leave the IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11 Wooster Pl. Thursday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10. Burial will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The American Heart Association: www.heart.org. Sign Mickey's guest book online at www.iovanne.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2012.

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Margaret Thompson

December 4, 2022

Dad, it´s been 10 years since your passing and you are missed everyday. We still repeat your jokes and wish you were here to be with us, but we know you have seen all the changes and experiences we have had this past decade. You are always right there and we keep you in our hearts and memories. Love and miss you, Maggie.

Steve Galya

December 3, 2013

My name is Steve Galya. I had the privilege of working with Mike at the European health Spa in the early 70's in Milford, CT. Over the years I had thought about him, and very recently thought I would try to locate him with the possibility of visiting him next April. I currently work as a physician assistant in Acworth, GA. I was so saddened to learn of his passing - I always enjoyed working with him, and he truly had a great sense of humor. He had a nickname for me, because of my size, being a powerlifter at the time - called me "Mr. Bulk". My deepest sympathy to all.

December 24, 2012

JoAnn and I want to send our deepest smypathy on the loss of a good friend and person.

Mickey you will be missed. RIP

JoAnn & Paul Parillo

Joseph & Lesley Foti

December 17, 2012

To the Cantarella Family,

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frank and Kathy Klakouski

December 14, 2012

Barbara, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Dennis & Karen

December 13, 2012

Rimanga in pace il mio amico. Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
unseen, unheard but always near,
still loved, still missed and very dear.

December 12, 2012

Barbara & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike had a good sense of humor and wonderful personality. I enjoyed working with Mike at the Platt & LaBonia Company.

Maureen

December 12, 2012

Barbara & Family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man and friend.
Fondly,

Betty LaBonia

Michele and Steve Boxley

December 12, 2012

So sorry for your loss, we will keep you all in our prayers. It was truly a privilege to know your dad he was a lot of fun(especially karaoke)and we will miss him terribly. I'm sure he is smiling down on all of you.

Jo-Ann & Fred Della Valle

December 12, 2012

Barbara, so sorry to hear about Mickey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 11, 2012

Dad,You fought hard and now you rest. Thank you so much for always loving and supporting everything we did. You will be in our hearts every single day, especially when we laugh. I hope you are with your dad and the mother you missed so much. I hope Rob and I have taught our kids as well as you did us. I love you Dad and will miss you.......Maggie

Richie and Margaret DeVita

December 11, 2012

Dear Barbara and Family, we are saddend by the loss of Mickey. he was a special friend to margaret and I.our memories will be filled with good times. We will miss him dearly. our condolences to you and your family.

December 11, 2012

Dad,
I will miss your smile, laugh and amazing sense of humor. You were a great father and taught us how important family is. Thank you for your love and guidance. I am proud to call myself your daughter. I will miss you forever. Love Always, Denise

December 11, 2012

Grandpa, You have taught me many things and you always had a good trick up your sleeve. I love you and I will miss you very much, Dylan

December 11, 2012

Grandpa,
I love you. You make me laugh. I will miss you very much, Benny

December 11, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss.My deepest sympathy to the Cantarella Family.
I met Mike on the golf course.
My partner Dante DeDominicis and I were so impressed with his personality that we offered him a job.He was a great employee.We were happy that he went on to better opportunities
Howard Lurie (Art-Ryte Inc)

Beverly Savastano

December 11, 2012

Barbara & Family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you. Mickey was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be missed. My heart and prayers go out to you all.

Eileen Riley Simon

December 11, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your whole family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Cantarella

December 11, 2012

Dad, Thank you for all that you did for me and for our family. You always put us first amd helped to shape me into the person I've become. I love you and will miss you forever...Michael

December 11, 2012

Dear Barbara and family,

December 11, 2012

Dear Barbara and family, David and I were deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved husband David and Ray.

December 11, 2012

Dear Barbara, David and I were deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved husband May he rest in peace. David and Ray.

December 11, 2012

dDear Barbara, David and I were deeplysaddened and shocked to learn of Mickey's passing. May he rest in peace.David and Raymond.

Mark Merola

December 11, 2012

To a great friend. Jan and I send our sympathies and prayers to the family.

December 11, 2012

To the family
So sorry for your loss, Mickey was a great guy, big heart.

Fred Paolella

Vinnie & Pat Raucci

December 10, 2012

Dear Barbara and family, our hearts and prayers to all.We have nothing but fond memories when we think of Mickey. A smile will always come to mind.He was and always will be a very special person in our lives.

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