Michael J. Cirillo IV, 52, of Hamden, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at his home with his family and close friends by his side. He was the beloved husband of 9 years to Laura Mallardo Cirillo. Michael was born in Hartford on May 8, 1971 and was the loving son of Michael J. Cirillo III and Patricia Greaves Cirillo. He grew up in Guilford, CT and earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Central Connecticut State University. Michael was a retired police sergeant, who served on the Milford Police Department and later the Hamden Police Department. In addition, he was assigned to FBI New Haven and worked on the Connecticut Cyber Crimes Task Force for part of his career. While he was a police officer, Michael got his real estate license and sold real estate for Colonial Properties. After retirement, Michael began pursuing his law degree at Western New England University. He was the best “dog dad” to Cole, Lucy, Tank, and Logan. Michael had a heart of gold and always put others before himself. He loved warm weather and often traveled to Florida with his wife, especially during cold CT winters. Michael also enjoyed his yearly guy trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City. He enjoyed Marvel movies, the New York Yankees, and spending time with his friends and family. Michael will be missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife and parents, Michael leaves his sisters, Jennifer Cirillo (Sean McKenna) and Maureen Cirillo, as well as a nephew Peyton McKenna. He is also survived by a mother-in-law, Assunta Mallardo, a father-in-law, Pierino Mallardo, and two sisters in law, Maria, and Angela Mallardo. Michael was predeceased by his grandparents Edward and Janice Greaves and Michael and Evelyn Cirillo.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, Oct. 25th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Thursday morning, Oct. 26th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to House of Heroes Connecticut or The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance.
To the Family of Michael, we would like to send our sincerest condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne & Dave
I had to leave this quote, it reminded me of Michael : “I hope it is true that a man can die and yet not only live in others but give them life, and not only life, but that great consciousness of life.”
~Jack Kerouac
My heartfelt grief goes out to the family. Although I didn’t know Michael, I do know his aunt who loves him very much and is very proud of him. The family is in my prayers at this difficult time.