Michael D'Onofrio

1936 - 2025

Michael D'Onofrio
January 31, 1936 - November 21, 2025
Michael A. D'Onofrio, of Branford, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Judith Ferretti D'Onofrio. Michael was the father of Nancy Anderson (Paul) of Hamden, Michael D'Onofrio of Branford and Dianne Acquarulo (Jerry) of Branford. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Madison Acquarulo, Lauren Anderson, Paul Anderson Jr., and Kara Anderson.
Michael was born in New Haven on January 31, 1936, the son of Anthony and Philomena D'Onofrio. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he graduated from Army Intelligence School and worked for the C.I.C. Michael was also a graduate of Hartford State Technical College. He then went on to graduate from the University of New Haven, where he earned degrees in both Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He worked for the Olin Corporation in New Haven in the Metals Research Lab for over 30 years.
Outside of his family and his religion, Michael's greatest love was being outdoors working in his yard. His most prized accomplishment is the beautiful stone wall he built in his backyard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26, at 10:00 at St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish, in Branford. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, in Branford. Friends may call Tuesday, from 4-7 P.M. at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St., Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Yale New Haven Health at Home Hospice, 753 Boston Post Rd., Suite 200, Guilford, CT 06437, or to St. Mary Church, 731 Main St., Branford, CT 06405. Please see his online memorial at www.wsclancy.com .