Michael J. Christoforo, Jr., 90, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the St. Raphael’s Campus of Yale-New Haven Hospital with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Jayn Phillips Christoforo. Born in New Haven on February 8, 1924; son of the late Michael and Rose Valentino Christoforo. He had worked as a manager for Peganaros Grocery Store. Father of Michael W. Christoforo (Patty). Grandfather of NHFD Lt. Michael W. Christoforo II (Mary) and Stephanie Larsen (Keith). Great grandfather of Matthew and Meg Christoforo and Jack and Kaelin Larsen. Brother of Anthony and Charles Christoforo, Nancy Cuseo, Josephine Cuseo, Philomena Abbatello, Mary Simiola and Rose Migliaro. Predeceased by his sister Lucy Buonpane and brothers John, Frank, Salvatore, Pasquale and Mattio Christoforo.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday morning from 10 until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made American Kidney Association, 1463 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410.
While it has been a very long time since I have seen Uncle Mike, or anyone for that matter, I still remember seeing everyone gathered at "the farm." Sometimes it is not so comforting living so far away from everyone at times like these. Rest in peace Uncle Mike.
My condolences to the entire family I had the pleasure of working with Mike at Pegnataro's when I was a meat cutter.
Uncle Mike was always there to talk with me and my brothers at any Christoforo function we attended from early childhood years right up to after my father passed. I have seen Uncle Mike a few times since. He always had my respect and admiration. I will miss his grip and smile. Prayers and strength to all my family members and Uncle Mike's friends for the loss.
Peace & Harmony.