Michael J. "Mickey" Aldridge Sr.

7/14/1948 - 3/23/2025

East Lyme - Michael "Mickey" J. Aldridge Sr., 76, of East Lyme, entered eternal life surrounded by his loving family Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his residence. Michael was born July 14, 1948, in Huntington, N.Y. on Long Island to James Aldridge and Helen Young Aldridge. He married June V. Denison Aldridge; she survives him.

Michael served in the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged. He worked for the State of Connecticut as a lieutenant in the Department of Corrections, until his retirement.

He was an avid golfer and loved rooting for the New York Giants and New York Mets. He was proud of his service as president of the East Lyme Babe Ruth League. He was also a Union Steward for the Lieutenants and Captains Union in the Department of Corrections, as well as a member of the Niantic American Legion.

Besides his beloved wife, June, he is survived by his son Michael Aldridge Jr., his wife Debra and their daughters, Olivia and Hannah; his son Scott Aldridge, his wife Betsey, children Savannah, Scott Jr., Isabella and Anthony; daughter Sherry Brewster, her husband Miles and their children, Crystal, Jasmin and Justin; brothers, Paul Bond, his wife Kim, Kenneth Welcome and Carl Welcome; and sister Kathy Bond; mother Helen Welcome; granddaughters, Erica Burrell, Tiffany Brewster, Brittany Brewster; grandsons: Ronald Brewster Jr., Ethan Brewster, John Caulkins, Jeff Mcintosh, and Jeremy Mcintosh. He also leaves behind his faithful dog, Bobby. Michael was predeceased by his father James Aldridge; brother James Aldridge Bond; sons, Ronald Brewster, Robert Brewster and Bruce Brewster; daughter Janet Brewster Mcintosh; and grandson Mark Tinker.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, with a Memorial Service commencing at 6 p.m. at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street in New London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's memory to the Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375. Please visit www.byles.com to sign the online register or to share a memory.