Michael J. Chute, 67, of Southington, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 after a brief but hard-fought battle against esophageal cancer. Born August 28,1952 in New Britain to the late Gloria and Edward Chute. He was a 1970 graduate of Southington High School.
Mike worked many years for the US Postal Service in both Simsbury and Cheshire. He went onto starting Elegant Excursions, a limousine company, before working for Clinical Lab Partners and retiring from Quest Diagnostics.
Mike was a lifelong lover of music and was a talented drummer in many local bands over the 50+ years he was playing. He made hundreds of connections and cultivated many beautiful relationships while doing what he loved behind a drum set.
Mike also loved baseball—especially the Red Sox, loved to take long rides, visit new places, meet new people, spend time with his family, and enjoy great food and drink. He loved to tell jokes (usually pretty lame ones!!) and would do anything to make people smile. He loved to read and watch films about music and history.
Mike will be remembered for his infectious, dimpled smile and his absolute passion for life. He leaves behind countless friends and family members who counted on him for a chat, a toast, a good laugh, and a heavy-handed pat on the back and shoulder squeeze. If you were one of the lucky ones, and a good song was playing, you received a mini drum-solo on your back whether you liked it or not!
The legacy he leaves to his daughter is her own passion for music and she is so thankful that the music (especially The Beatles and The Eagles) that her daddy played during their visits, his live band performances, and their sing-along Sunday drives created the soundtrack to her life and will forever keep his memory alive.
In addition to his daughter, Lindsey (and Jon) DiPietro, Mike leaves behind a beloved grandson, Jaxson; his loving partner, Lin Napolitano; his brothers Ed (and Kathy) Chute, Al (and Sandy) Chute, Tom (and Mary Beth) Chute as well as their children and families, and numerous friends and relatives with whom he was very close.
The family asks those who loved Mike to raise a glass and share some memories of a short life, well-lived on Sunday, December 15th, between 5-8PM at the Manor Inn in Southington.
Please consider making a donation to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association in honor of Michael Chute.
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