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Michael DiVerniero Obituary

DIVERNIERO, MICHAEL “MIC-DEV” Michael “Mic-Dev” DiVerniero, 56, of East Haven, passed away April 14, 2014, at CT Hospice. He was born June 28, 1957, in New Haven, to Owen and Helen (Boyle) DiVerniero. Michael is survived by mother, Helen, of Branford; loving wife of 18 years, Julie (Anastasio) DiVerniero; and two daughters, Ellyn and Aimee DiVerniero. Mic-Dev is also survived by brothers: Stephen DiVerniero (Ellen) of Hamden, Joseph DiVerniero (Laura) of East Haven; sisters: Beth Fortuna (James) of Hamden, MaryRose Wiesner (Scott) of Monrovia, CA; three nephews and two nieces. Mic-Dev graduated from Southern CT State University in 1979 with a BA in Social Work. He was employed at ACES for 34 years where he touched the lives of many students. He was an All-State swimmer at Branford High School in 1975. While at SCSU, he excelled in water polo as a goal tender. He was twice selected to the All New England Water Polo team. Mic’s greatest thrill in life was coaching swimming. His passion for coaching created a lifetime legacy. After serving as an Assistant for the Orange Otter Swim Team from 1987 to 1989, he started the Orange Swim Club and eventually founded the Amity Regional Aquatic Club in 1995. During his tenure at ARAC, he developed the program into one of the finest Age Group swim teams in the state of CT. He was twice voted Connecticut Age Group Coach of the year. He also served for 25 years as Co-Head Coach of the Paradise County Club in Hamden with his brother Steve. He was largely responsible for helping to build that program into a swimming dynasty, winning 24 championships in 21 years. Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 PM Monday, April 21, 2014, at the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM on Tuesday, April 22, at St. Vincent de Paul Church, East Haven. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation for the children’s Education Fund. Checks should be payable to Zullo & Jacks, Trustee, and sent to their offices at 83 Main Street, P.O. Box 120748, East Haven, CT 06512.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael DiVerniero

27 Entries

May 4, 2014

Julie, Ellyn, and Aimee:
I wasso saddened to hear about the great loss. I can remember his smile and laughter at all the Kindergarten activities that he attended at Overbrook School,so very proud of his beautiful girls! I look at the adorable Pooh prints your family gave to me often and think of you all fondly. Please know you are in my heart and prayers. Love to you all, Karen Rybak

Shiela Rowe Reichardt

April 30, 2014

To the entire DiVerniero Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Michael; I have many fond memories of Mic-Dev from the Indian Point Club and the J.C.C. swim team; Rest in peace - Michael.

Jack Callahan

April 27, 2014

I have terrific memories of hanging around the Indian Point Club with Mike. My sympathies and best wishes to you.

April 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So many wonderful memories from our teenage years. Fondly, Carissa Whitcomb Neubig

Fran Gambardella

April 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 23, 2014

Dear Helen and family,
Gary told me about your terrible loss and my heart is heavy with your pain.
I send my deepest and loving sympathy to you all.
Bette Wolff

Tanya Andrasko

April 22, 2014

The time that I spent with your family were some of the best growing years I have had, with warm-hearted, laughter inspiring people as you are. Years have passed and lives move forward but love is forever. I love you all.

April 22, 2014

Julie - So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Mic on the school board at SVDP - he always had the kids best interest at heart. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

Francine Aquaro Schatz

April 21, 2014

Time passes but special folks are not forgotten! Mike was known to our family from swimming all the way back to Orange Otters. His. Smile, his warmth and caring about kids was a joy, his humor motivated...sometimes for mor humor! Our family is saddened to Lear of your loss. may all his family an friends find some joy in knowing he was special to many. from the Clark Family, Skip, Sue, David, Miles, and Jon.

beth fortuna

April 21, 2014

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April 21, 2014

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NATHANIEL THOMAS

April 21, 2014

OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOU.

April 21, 2014

Joe D and the Diverniero family: My heart and prayers go out to you during this time of grievance.

Cindy Wilson

April 21, 2014

Joe and family,
My deepest sympathies in the passing of your brother. Hold on to the great memories you have been sharing.

April 20, 2014

Ellen and Steve and family,
Such sadness. Peace to Mic-Dev . Love to you.
Prayers to you all.
Cathy Ensling Nolan

Sandra Ridley

April 20, 2014

Julie,
My heart goes out to you and your family.

Jeanne Talburtt-Savoia

April 20, 2014

To our dear friends, Our family was so saddened to hear of Mic-Devs passing. The memories from IP and the JCC are some of our most treasured. Sending our love and forever prayers. Fondly, Jeanne, Trisha, and Terry Talburtt

Barbara Festa-Brown

April 19, 2014

Dear Steve and Ellen, I was so sad to hear of Mic Dev's passing. He was a role model for me and his coaching was a legacy to be proud of. I have so many fond memories of him from the Paradise days - "eye of the tiger"...rafting down the Farmington River...In my mind's eye I can picture him by the pool - forever a part of so many happy memories -

Gene Kallaur

April 19, 2014

Dear Joe and family,

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear brother Michael. May God grant him eternal peace.

Joe and Anne Tartaglione

April 19, 2014

Helen

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son Michael. We passed the information on to our son Michael who remembered him during his early years in swimming

Joe and Anne Tartaglione

Nancy Nicholson

April 19, 2014

Dear Steve and Ellen, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Nancy Nicholson & Jackie

Ronald & Loise DiPalma

April 18, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. My brother and I used to babysit for Michael when he was about 10. We played baseball in the fields near home. Will remember him fondly.

April 18, 2014

Laura and Ernie DiPalma

stephanie smith

April 18, 2014

Julie I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, we worked together at seton and its been a long time. Remember he may be gone but never forgotten and he will be with you in spirit watching over you and his children everyday. I'm so sorry again.

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