Services Scheduled For Michael R. Connors, 58, Former Bartender At Westport's Black Duck Cafe

The following obituary for Michael R. Connors, 58, former Black Duck Cafe bartender and Stratford resident, is from the Harding Funeral Home:

Michael R. Connors, 58, of Stratford, CT. Husband of Kelly Burns Wood Connors, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Bridgeport Hospital.

Mr. Connors was born November 20, 1958 in Bridgeport, CT. son of the late Richard and Mickey (Hardy) Connors and has been a resident of Stratford, CT. for the past twenty years. Mike was employed as a bartender in the area for many years. He is a graduate of Staples High School and attended Syracuse University and was an outstanding football player at both Staples and Syracuse, as well as an assistant coach at Staples High School for ten years.

Survivors in addition to his wife of 15 years include one son, Robert C. Wood and his wife Jennifer of Shelton, CT. two daughters, Amanda L. DeLise and her husband Vito of Stratford, CT. and Lindsey Wood and her husband Anthony Rizza of Westport, CT. one brother, Kyle Connors of Westport, two sisters, Kelli Connors-Gower of Maine and Jana Mathis of South Carolina, twelve grandchildren, Bailey Rizza, Robert Wood V., Jack DeLise, Bobbi Michaels, Emma DeLise, Avonlea Wood, Stevie Michaels, Ty Wood, Sophie DeLise, Carter Wood, Toni and Joey Rizza and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service Wednesday February 22, 2017 at 10AM meeting directly at Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Rd. E., Westport, CT with the Rev. Alison Patton officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday February 21, 2017 in the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, Westport, CT. from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Staples High School Scholarship in honor of Coach Connors to Staples Grid Iron Club, 606 Post Rd. E., Suite 619, Westport, CT. 06880