CASALE, Michael J. Jr. Michael J. Casale Jr. 34, of Burritt St. Plantsville section, died Monday (March 13, 2006). He was the husband of Erin (McCabe) Casale. Born in New Britain on May 18, 1971 the son of Michael J. Casale Sr. and Susan Gustafson D'Amico and her husband, Joseph D'Amico. He was a graduate of Southington High School and Southern CT State University. Mr. Casale was a 4th grade teacher at Derynoski Elementary School for the past 11 years. He was loved by all his students and his teaching career was very important to him, he was a avid Baseball player and fan and was a little league coach at Recreation Park. He loved his family, enjoyed cooking and music. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves Erin's son and Michael's buddy, Austin Paradis of Plantsville; his Paternal grandparents, George and Evelyn (Mauro) Casale; his maternal grandparents, Peter and Olive San Juan all of Southington; his step brothers, Mark J. D'Amico of Newtown, and Matthew P. D'Amico of Watertown; special aunts and uncles, George Casale Jr. Mary Pat Varano, Richard Casale, Peter Casale, Susan Bourret, Thomas Casale, Evelyn Milo, Elizabeth Cook, Margaret Casale, Robert Casale, Philip and David Gustafson, Carol Crowley and many cousins. The Funeral will be held on Friday at St. Thomas Church at 10 a.m. 99 Bristol St. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Derynoski Elementary School, 240 Main St. Southington, CT 06489 Visit us online at www. dellavecchiafh.com
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Jennifer DesChamps (Sidenstricker)
Mike was a great guy and a good friend. I have so many good memories of Mike. He had the best personality and a great sense of humor. I can understand why he was adored by his students. He will be missed.Melanie Perry
Mike was a terrific guy, and was by all accounts an amazing educator and mentor to his students. I remember him as someone who had an open heart and a ready smile. Even though we lost touch after high school, I was profoundly saddened to hear about his death.Mary Malizia (Provencal)
I remember mike especially when he tried to sell a piece of gum not a pack a piece for 25 cents when we were in kennedy we all used to call him beaker. He will be missed dearlyJanine Serino (Mangassarian)
Michael was an exceptional man. He had a wonderful personality. Michael was great with children and was a great friend. I will never forget his smile and his laugh. He was a wonderful listener and a caring person who would have done anything for a friend. He is missed.