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Michele Contino Obituary
He was born on June 16, 1930, at his parents' home on Shaw Street in New London. He was the youngest of four sisters and five brothers. He still has two brothers living, Sebastian and James Contino.
Mike was a radio technician in the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean War. After the service, he was a self-employed builder and developer. He was a member and past president of the Southeastern Connecticut Home Builders Association. He was also inducted into the Builder's Hall of Fame. He was chairman of the Board of Tax Review in Stonington for over 40 years.
He liked crabbing, fishing, and, most of all, going to his family's sporting and other events.
Mike was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Marie Contino.
He is survived by his four sons, Ron Contino and his wife, two daughters, and a son, Mike Contino and his life partner, Rick Contino and his wife, three sons, and a daughter, and David Contino and his fiancée; as well as four great-grandchildren.
His family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic. A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda MD 20814, www.cff.org
To share a message of condolence or remembrance with his family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michele Contino
Norm Alger
July 13, 2020
When someone has such an impact on you that they enter your thoughts often - even after they have been gone for some years, that is a true legacy. I miss you, Uncle Mike. Especially around this time of year and all of the tremendous memories I have of you and Aunt Marie opening your home to so many friends and family for the big July Summer bash weekend. ALWAYS epic. I really wish you both were still here and I was helping to cut potatoes for your huge pots of clam chowder and listening to your awesome stories. I love you both soooooooo much. Miss you.
Wanda Breidinger
August 5, 2011
Ronnie, Mike, Ricky & David, so sorry to hear about your dads passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 4, 2004 - Uncle Mike!
July 25, 2011
My Uncle Mike leaves a legacy of just what effect a man's profound approach to life can have on others. He taught me that hard work, attention to detail and doing more for others is the best way to get the most out of every day. He certainly did. He raised an incredible family with much love under his roof. I hear his laugh around every corner and I miss him incredibly. I know you are with Aunt Marie once again, Uncle Mike, and you are in our thoughts always. Love -Norm Alger & Family
July 23, 2011
Surprised and saddened to hear about Mike. We loved his boxing stories. He was a great guy! Fini and Paul McGlinchey (Old Mystic General Store)
Tom Donovan
July 21, 2011
Cousins and family sorry to hear about my uncle Mike passing and apologize for not being there..He and my mom are singing and dancing up a storm upstairs!!! My heartfelt sympathy and hopes we can get together sometime soon...your cousin Tom D
Theresa (Martin) Gregory
July 21, 2011
Mike, Ron, Ricky & David,
I know it has been a long time but I heard that your Dad had passed away and wanted to let you know how sorry I am. I always admired your Dad and thought he was a great guy and was sad to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bev Dedman
July 21, 2011
We wish the family sincere condolences at the loss of "Mike" , I know he will be missed. Bev (Alger) Dedman and my whole family.
July 20, 2011
Dear Continos,
We're so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. We loved him very much!
We are praying for all of you.
Sean, Kelly, Max and Benjie Donohue
Janice Inman
July 20, 2011
Heartfelt condolences
July 20, 2011
Dear Ron and Mike and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with you.
Tracy and Lynn Jackson
Kelli and Troy Toney
July 20, 2011
So many memories of Uncle Mike, so much love. He will be missed so much but Im sure he is smiling down being with his Sweet Marie again. Mike,Ronnie, Ricky, David and your families are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this time. We love you!
Trish Krohn
July 20, 2011
Dear Ron,Mike,Rick and David,
I am so sad to hear uncle Mike past on, but I do know he's happy and where he has wanted to be and that's with your mom, anunt Marie.
You guys know how much your dad meant to me!!! I will always love him. You guys were blessed with two wonderful parents! And now they are together again!!!!
God Bless and know he is at peace now.
Love you guys your cousin. Trish Krohn
Charlie & Pam Richardson
July 20, 2011
Dear Ron, Rick, Michele, David and the entire Contino Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, our Uncle Mike.
The past few days, I've thought about some of the things he did (directly and indirectly)to impact our lives and those of many others he touched.
You all know he's always been more than an Uncle to Pam and I. For me, since I first moved to town, I was at your house for dinners, holiday events and family gatherings. I know I never missed one of his baked stuffed shrimp dinners either!
Pam and I met there at a 4th of July picnic. A few years later, we had our wedding there with your Dad marrying us.
There are so many who will never forget his smile, energy, or the life he brought to every room he entered.
Just knowing he's with your Mom right now gives us some consolation until we see him again.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of need.
We love you all!
Sharon Foster/Tiffany
July 19, 2011
To the Contino Family,
My thought's and prayers for your family.in this time of sorrow.
Stephen Townsend
July 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry for your loss.
kathy ryan
July 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 19, 2011
Dear Rick, Ron, Mike and David,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember his beautiful smile and his great sense of humor. What a sweet dear man. May god bless him. With deepest sympathies,
Dolores & Jeff
Michele and Doug Walworth
July 19, 2011
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Grandpa Contino. I will always remember him teasing me that my name was spelled wrong and that he should call me Michael instead. He was a sweetie and I know he's with Grandma now. God Bless.
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