Michael Pavia Sr.

Michael was born in Faeto, Foggia, Italy in 1938, to the late Anthony and Luisa Pavia. He married his loving wife, Rose Alagna Pavia, and together they raised their four children. Michael took a great deal of pride in his home and property. He was known for his garden where he could grow just about anything. He also dug a well by hand, raised animals like he had done at his family’s home in Italy, and built a pond and wine cellar. Michael worked in construction for 40 years with Bridgeport Laborers International Local 665

In addition to his wife of 58 years, Michael is survived by his children, Tony Pavia and his wife Susan Pavia, Michael Pavia and his late wife Bernadette Pavia, Rita Pavia-Loomis and her late husband Gary Loomis and John Pavia and his wife Michelle Pavia.

Michael was a proud grandfather to his 7 grandchildren, Marcello Pavia, Zachary Loomis, Michael Loomis, Isabella Pavia, Nicole Pavia, Nicholas Pavia and Marina Pavia.

Michael was predeceased by his brothers, Lenny Pavia and John Pavia, and his brother in law, Albert Gallucci. He is survived by his sisters, Maria Gallucci and Ana Tufaro and Ana’s husband, Pat, along with his sister-in-law, Nella Pavia.

A visitation for Michael will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son, Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Connecticut 06468. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470. An interment will occur Friday, January 26, 2024 at Resurrection Cemetery, 208 S. Main Street, Newtown, Connecticut 06470.