Obituary: Michael S. Cacace, 67, Of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (From West Haven Funeral Home): Michael S. Cacace, 67, of West Haven, passed away June 9, 2023, at The Connecticut Hospice after a brief illness, with his beloved wife Melanie by his side. He was born in New Haven on July 27, 1955, a son of the late Daniel and Julia Majewski Cacace.

Michael is survived by his wife Melanie Kimberly Cacace; two stepsons David (Stacy Allen) Wray and Dennis (Kristin) Wray, both of Durham; seven grandchildren, Dana Wray, Emily Allen, Denise Wray, Ashley Allen, Julian Swan, Shelby Swan, and Abby Swan; sisters Jan Busitzky of Minnesota and Jody Raucci of West Haven; brother Anthony Cacace of West Haven; uncle Thomas Cacace of North Haven; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mike worked at Connecticut Transit for over 30 years, retiring in 2017, giving he and Melanie time to travel with their camper, which they enjoyed up until April of this year. They have traveled from Maine to Florida, with many sites in-between. Mike was a member of the West Haven Volunteer Engine Company 4 for 45 years and Captain for 35 years, the longest of any member to-date. He was an avid volunteer at many West Haven community events, always ready to help and lend support to various causes.

Mike lived life to the fullest – he loved to cook, travel, shop, and spend time with family and friends. “Pop” was very supportive of all the grandchildren’s activities, spending many hours at softball fields, recitals, plays, and the Stafford Motor Speedway. He will forever remain in the hearts of those he leaves behind.

Donations may be made in Mike’s honor to The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford.

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