Obituary: Marc Anthony Carofano, 63, of Fairfield

From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

Marc Anthony Carofano, 63, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at The Connecticut Hospice, Inc., on Monday, February 5, 2018. He was born in New Haven to the late Leo and Elaine (Ericks) Carofano and was a lifelong area resident.

Marc attended Bullard Havens Technical High School and spent many years working in all phases of electrical and mechanical engineering to include closed circuit telemetry, alarm and electrical systems installations. More recently, he enjoyed working as a propulsion technician on the new Metro North M-8 trains. Marc was a tinkerer and a mechanic by nature and enjoyed the challenge of coming up with creative and ingenious solutions.

An avid ultralight aircraft pilot for over 40 years, Marc was the first dealer for the Weedhopper Ultralight Airplane in Connecticut and was a member of the Weedhopper Aircraft Owners Group. He was a member of the Connecticut Air and Space Center, where he served as the mechanic on the Gustave Whitehead 1901 Airplane Replica project. He volunteered on the HMS Rose Restoration Project at Captain’s Cove. Over the years, Marc enjoyed working on his Harley Davidsons, his planes and his jeep and was always ready to lend a hand and help his friends in any way he could.

Marc will be sadly missed by his significant other, Vita Toscano of Fairfield. He is survived by his grandchildren, Marc Anthony III, Megan and Marissa Carofano as well as his daughter-in-law, Kerry Carofano, all of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his son, Jeffrey Carofano and his grandchildren Raven, Tiffany and Dominic Carofano of Stratford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Marc Anthony II and his brother Leo.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, February 10, from 1pm to 4 pm at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Rd. in Fairfield Center. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm.

Memorial contributions may be made in Marc’s memory to: The Connecticut Air and Space Center, 550 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615.

Clear Skies & Happy Landings!

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