Michael J. Marut

PLAINVILLE - Michael J. Marut, 57, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Peggy (Voisine) Marut.

Mike was born in Meriden on May 14, 1958, one of the five children to John and Barbara (Tyskowski) Marut. He was a resident of Plainville for the past 10 years, formerly residing in Southington and Meriden. He attended Maloney High School and graduated class of 1976. After graduating high school, he spent his career in the automotive industry, working 20 plus years at Story Bros., and the last six years as the service manager at Blasius Chevrolet. He loved his job and providing the best service possible to his loyal customers. Family was the most important aspect of Mike's life. His grandchildren, who referred to him as Dziadziu, were the light of his life and there is no doubt Mike loved them more than anything. He had a profound love for everyone, especially his family, and strived to please everyone he came into contact with. He enjoyed golfing and spending time at the campground. A sports enthusiast, Mike spent time watching ESPN and cheering on his favorite football team, the New England Patriots, his favorite baseball team, the Boston Red Sox, and his favorite college basketball team, the UConn Huskies. Mike had a love for life that was undeniable; he was always the party starter and a dancing machine. His sense of humor and love will forever be remembered by his family and friends.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mike leaves behind: his three sons, Jason and his wife, Lindsay Marut, of Manchester, Ryan Marut, of Michigan, and Dan Marut, of Southington; his three step-daughters, Stephanie and her husband, Cameron Simard, Melissa and her husband, Justin Gill, and Emily LaBarre, all of Plainville; his grandchildren, Josh Pagani, Amelia Marut, Ethan and Ella Simard, Gia Gill and was expecting two more grandchildren who are on the way; his siblings, Paul Marut, of Palm Desert, Calif., James Marut, of Meriden, Peter Marut, of West Simsbury, and Marianne Guzauckas, of Kensington.

Funeral services in celebration of Mike's life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 9:30 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St, Plainville, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:15 a.m. at Church of Saint Stanislaus, Meriden. Committal services will follow at Saint Stanislaus Cemetery, Meriden. Family and friends may gather on Friday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.Bailey-FuneralHome.com.