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Michael L. Panzo, 78, of Northford passed away on April 16 at Midstate Medical Center. He was the loving brother of Edward Panzo of Hamden; uncle of Kristen Panzo; great-uncle of Andrew Sanjurjo-Panzo; and brother-in-law of the late Louise Acampora Panzo. He was the companion of the late Barbara Esposito Sommo. Michael was born in New Haven on Dec. 10, 1941, son of the late Louis and Genevieve Costanzo Panzo.

Prior to his retirement, Michael was a boiler maker for Local 237 and the owner of Clean Sweep and CSI. Michael was an Army veteran and loved the Yankees, the casino, and UConn women’s basketball, and was an avid bowler and softball player.

Services and Burial will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438. For an online obituary, or to sign Michael’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.