Obituary: ​Michael Mancini, 47, of Wolcott

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home

MICHAEL MANCINI

“Loving husband, son and brother”

Michael Mancini, 47, of Wolcott, CT passed away on March 4th, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with Colorectal Cancer.

Michael was born August 16, 1974 in Waterbury, a son of Antonio Mancini and the late Margaret (Perezzella) Mancini. Michael graduated from The University of Connecticut in 1996 and was a 24+ year employee in Corporate America. After his diagnosis he became an advocacy champion and served as an Ambassador for FightCRC. He was the Vice President of BLUEM, and he worked as a consultant with pharmaceutical companies such as Bayer, Pfizer and Blue Note Therapeutics to improve outcomes for patients with Young Onset Colorectal Cancer. Michael was an influential leader in the Colorectal cancer community and along with many other recognitions for his work, he received The John MacLeod COURAGE award at the 2021 PGA Cologuard Classic Golf Tournament.

Michael was a Huge UCONN fan. He loved Bowling and Golfing, was an avid hockey player, and spent a lot of time outdoors skiing and hiking and loved nothing more than being with his friends who became family. He will be remembered for his bright smile, his leadership and commitment to always helping others succeed, and his unending ability to live through difficult circumstances. He was a Hero to all of those who had the privilege to love him.

He leaves behind his beloved Carole of Wolcott, his father Antonio Mancini of Wolcott, a brother Anthony (Rosann) Mancini, niece Gabriella and nephew Joseph of Longmeadow, Mass., and many uncles, aunts, cousins, dear friends and his buddy INDY. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret “Peggy” (Perezzella) Mancini, and his paternal grandparents Mennato and Pasqualina Mancini and Maternal Grandparents Rocco and Louise Perezzella.

Arrangements: Funeral Services for Michael will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway. Inurnment will follow at Calvary Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Calling hours Friday, March 11, 2022 from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Michael asks that donations be made to THE MICHAEL MANCINI HERO FUND through FIGHT CRC. LINK: Michael also requests everyone attending the services to DRESS in BLUE in his honor to support those whom are Fighting Young Onset Colorectal Cancer.