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Oct. 4, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Michael Zavarelli Obituary

Michael P. Zavarelli, 59, of Hamden, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Midstate Medical Center. He was born on April 19, 1966 in Medford, Massachusetts, a son of Anthony Zavarelli and the late Virginia (Fahnley) Zavarelli. Mike resided in Hamden for most of his married life. He retired from First County Bank of Stamford after 22 years of employment as a Customer Service Representative. A man of strong faith, Mike was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. He worked as a Christian Radio DJ for WVOF FM at Fairfield University for many years with his best friends, Bob Shriver and Bob Felberg. He loved his Mets and Giants, the old Price is Right and Jeopardy, watching SpongeBob with his daughters and playing with his cocker spaniels, Winnie and Bella. He is survived by his wife, Lisa M. Zavarelli of Hamden; his daughters, Leia Virginia Zavarelli and Ashley Sandra Zavarelli; his father, Anthony Zavarelli; his sister and brother-in-law, Pamela and Michael Rednak; his brother, David Zavarelli; and numerous extended relatives and beloved friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Virginia Zavarelli; his mother-in-law, Eleanor E. Toth; and his best friends, Bob Shriver and Bob Felberg. His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., on Saturday, October 4th from 2:00 – 4:00pm followed by his funeral service. Interment will be held privately.

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Published by WFSB on Sep. 27, 2025.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wallingford Funeral Home

809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford, CT 06492

Oct

4

Funeral service

4:00 p.m.

Wallingford Funeral Home

809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford, CT 06492

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809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford, CT 06492

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Paula, Brenda and Rhonda Spencer’s

September 29, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Paula, Brenda and Rhonda Spencer

September 29, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Wanda (Fahnley) Barchard in Columbus, OH

September 28, 2025

Michael is a beloved nephew, the first son of my youngest older sister Ginny & Anthony Zavarelli.
Michael was inquisitive, talkative and a bundle of loving kindness. Always reminding me to look on the bright side by example.
He was a good man and truly a loving husband and father.

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