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Michael Cassella Obituary
He was born in New Britain, Sept. 3, 1929, a son of the late Pasquale and Anna (Santo) Cassella, and had been a Wallingford resident for the past 47 years. Michael was a graduate of Horace C. Wilcox Regional Vocational Technical School, and had worked in construction as the Superintendent of Public Works for the Town of Wallingford until his retirement. Mike enjoyed coaching softball and basketball.
Besides his wife, Shirley, he is survived by his two sons, Michael P. Cassella of Oxford, and James Cassella and his wife, Jayne of Alpharetta, Ga.; his daughter, Patricia Schiller and her husband, Paul of West Haven; and his three grandchildren, Daniel, Michael and Sarah Cassella.
His family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday (TODAY) from 4 until 7 p.m. in The Yalesville Funeral Home, 386 Main St., Yalesville section of Wallingford. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from The Yalesville Funeral Home, when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady of Fatima Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Thomas Cemetery in Southington. www.yalesvillefh.com
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Pamela Cassella-Poscich
December 6, 2006
Aunt Shirley and family I was so sadden when Mom and Dad told me yesterday about the death of my Uncle Mike. I always wished we lived closer and more in touch but know I am very sadden in my heart. Love you all. Your Niece Pam
Jennifer Mcafee
December 6, 2006
Mike was one of the best coaches, i have ever had. He will be missed.
Amy Perry
December 6, 2006
Mike, Karen and Boys,
We are truly sorry to hear about your father. Please accept our sincerest sympathies. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
Amy, Chuck , Ariel, & Spanky Perry
Stanley Seadale
December 6, 2006
Dear family:
Steve Deak & I went many times together for lunch. I was very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my condolances. Steve and I are both in Florida and I just called him to let him know.
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