Windsor Locks Obituary: Michael Sponzo, 80

Michael John Sponzo, 80, of Windsor passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016.

Michael was born in Hartford, a son of the late Joseph and Rose (DeMilo) Sponzo. A lifetime resident of Windsor, Michael received his Ph.D. from UConn School of Pharmacy after also attending College of the Holy Cross, American International College and New York University School of Dentistry.

In 1964, Michael, a registered pharmacist, bought his first business, Sless Pharmacy, in the Blue Hills section of Hartford. He would later go on to own Bradley Drug in Windsor Locks and was the former owner of "Headquarters" a beauty salon in Windsor Locks. He was a member of St. Gabriel Church in Windsor and loved the beach, having maintained a beach house at the shore for over 50 years.

Michael is survived by his four daughters, Janet Wagner-Sponzo and her husband Thomas of Windsor, Deborah Griggs of Windsor, Rose Dauphinais and her husband Tim of Windsor Locks, and Joanna Sponzo of Windsor; 11 grandchildren, Christopher Wagner, Jennifer Wagner, Michael Wagner, Stephanie Wagner, Deborahlee Rudroff, Melissa Griggs, James Dauphinais, Alex Dauphinais, Jaden Sponzo, Jiana Sponzo and Julia Sponzo; six great-grandchildren, Alivia Wagner, Christopher Wagner, Colin Rudroff, Theresa Rudroff, Alexis Bishop, and Michael Wagner Jr, plus Lily Rose on the way. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa Elizabeth (Sandstrom) Sponzo, a brother, James Sponzo, and a sister, Phyllis Pistritto.

Michael's family will receive friends on Saturday, June 25 from 9 AM to 11 AM at The Lodge, 130 Deerfield Rd, Windsor, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM at St. Gabriel Church, 379 Broad St., Windsor. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For on-line condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.