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Paul Michael “Uncle Mike” Malcarne, 75, the beloved husband of Cathy (Hartman) Malcarne, passed away the morning of Oct. 8 with Cathy at his side at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. Mike was born in Middletown on Oct. 3, 1946, the son of Leno and Florence (Bangs) Malcarne.

He was a lifelong resident of Deep River and a graduate of Vinal Technical School and served his country proudly as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Mike was a test technician at Connecticut Light & Power Company for more than 30 years prior to his retirement. Following his retirement from CL&P, he continued in his own business, Malcarne Construction Company, which allowed him to enjoy his real passion and love of operating heavy equipment.

Besides his wife Cathy, Mike leaves his sons Paul Malcarne, Jr., and his wife Lara of East Berlin and Brian Malcarne and his wife Alisha of York, Pennsylvania, and his beloved grandchildren Joshua, Brendan, Cameron, Coleman, Emelia, and Cora. He also leaves his sisters Sally Stebbins and Penny Grote, both of Deep River; his brother John Malcarne of Utah; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at The First Congregational Church of Deep River, 1 Church Street in Deep River. The rendering of full military honors will follow the service on the grounds of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike’s name may be made to The Deep River Fire Department, 57 Union Street, Deep River, CT 06417.

To share a memory of Mike or send a condolence to his family, please visit www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.