Michael "Waj" Wajnowski

1962 - 2023

Michael "Waj" Wajnowski
March 8, 1962 - July 19, 2023
Michael "Waj" Wajnowski, 61, of Orange beloved husband of Denise Marczak Wajnowski passed away on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his family in Yale New Haven Hospital. Loving father of Jake D. Wajnowski of Orange. Michael was born in New Haven on March 8, 1962 beloved son of Marlene Torre of Orange and the late Stanley Wajnowski. Brother of Mark (Donna) Wajnowski of West Haven and Gregory (Selina) Wajnowski of San Rafael, CA. Uncle of Daniel (Janice) Wajnowski, Nicholas (Keisha) Wajnowski, Krista (Jim) Mallico, Breanna (Paul Matos) Wajnowski, Melissa (Megan) Manning, Ryan (Taylor Noe) Manning and Zachary Wajnowski. Son-in-law of Mary Silliman Marczak of Milford and the late David Marczak. Brother-in-law of Lisa (Jeffrey) Manning and Karen Marczak. Michael's lifelong career was being a Project Manager/Estimator for All-Brite Electric. He held his full-time position for 35 years, working up until his passing. His work ethic was second to none. Arriving at the office at 5:45 am and never leaving before 5:00 pm. Everyone in the Electrical world knew him, respected him and loved working with him. He worked hard but played hard too, being an avid golfer and a pretty good one at that. He loved spending his weekends on the golf course and even had a hole in one at Hilton Head (Hole #17) in 2010. He loved his golf, his golf buddies and his annual trips to Shawnee, PA every Father's Day and countless tournaments with his fun loving, beer drinking and occasional whiskey tipping buddies, the stories were hysterical and never ended. When he wasn't golfing, he enjoyed working in the yard. Greens were important whether on the course or at the house. He methodically cut his lawn North to South and then switched the next cut East to West. He had it down to an exact science. His Dad did it this way, and he just continued the tradition. His biggest accomplishment and pride of joy was his son, Jake. He was the center of his universe, and Michael would just beam ear to ear when the subject was about his buddy pal, Jake. He also loved playing with the Dutch Wharf Softball team in the weekly night league. He was in his element and catcher was his game. He was a powerhouse and could smack that ball out of the park. He was affectionately dubbed NUMBER 15. His love for animals was big, especially dogs. Growing up with dogs as a child and continuing the love for himself and his family. And rescues were the way to go, he loved his Labradors, Duke, Lambeau and Beau. Speaking of Lambeau, as he chose to name his second rescue affectionately after his beloved Green Bay Packers. That was his team, and he loved visiting Wisconsin to see the games live with the cheesehead and all. Packers for the Winter and the New York Yankees in the Spring. He never wavered - a committed lifelong fan. He also had a deep appreciation and love of music, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Bruce Springsteen and favorite of all - The Weight/The Band. Michael was loved by all. He impacted so many lives in every aspect of his 61 years. Only the good die young fits perfectly, a major loss and a pleasure to have known him.
Family and friends are invited to go DIRECTLY to Holy Infant Church to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial TUESDAY morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven MONDAY from 5pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Animal Haven Inc., 89 Mill Rd., North Haven, CT 06473 or donations for Michael's rare cancer – GIST may be made directly to The Life Raft Group at www.liferaftgroup.org. Sign Michael's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.