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Michael DiMinno, 77, of East Haven passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 13. He was born April 13, 1943, in New York City to the late Joseph and Margaret (Hewsen) DiMinno.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Anne (McDermott) DiMinno and two children, James Joseph DiMinno of East Haven and Margaret Moylan (Gary) of New Haven. Michael is also survived by four stepchildren, Cathleen McCann (Richard) of California, Thomas Sheehan (Mary) of Florida, Joseph Sheehan of Alabama, and Daniel Sheehan of East Haven; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mariann DiMinno of California.

Michael worked for Metro North Railroad for 37 years. Since he was a child he had adoration for Irish culture (especially the music and their beer) and traveled there many times. He loved making jokes and seeing people laugh. In his younger days he enjoyed a pint or two with his friends at what was once Anna Liffey’s. He enjoyed reading, history, and traveling. He was a family man. Michael loved spending time with his family and grand dog “Zoë.”

The family will receive mask-wearing friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m on Friday, Sept. 25 in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Burial will be private.