Michael William Cox

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Michael William Cox on Oct 22, 2022. Born April 11, 1989 in New Haven, Ct., Michael was raised in Guilford. A graduate of Guilford High school where he excelled at football, being a great friend and always sticking up for the underdog. Michael loved his Mets, Dolphins and Sunday golf with Uncle John and cousin Junie.

After high school Michael first attended Curry College where he continued his football career. Later graduating from Porter and Chester Institute. For the last several years he has been helping run the family business his grandfather started, J & J Blasting Corp.

Like many, Michael had faced trials and tribulations in his short life but had worked hard to conquer them. A big man with an even bigger smile, he had an amazing work ethic, was incredibly talented, full of joy and always hilarious. He did anything and everything for his family and friends, or anyone down on their luck. Michael found peace and joy in fishing and being with his fishing buddies.

There are truly no words to explain what an incredible son, brother, uncle and father Michael was. He gave far more than he ever took. Michael is irreplaceable and unforgettable.

Michael leaves behind his greatest love of all, his beautiful son Michael Ian Cox. He also is survived by heartbroken parents Lyn and Jerry, his two very best friends, his sisters, Amanda (Steven Ortiz) and Corrine (Matthew Dittman), the nieces he played with every day who adored their “Unc Mike”, Finley and Jacquelyn, his cherished girlfriend Carey Perrotti, the Grandmothers he treasured, Jackie Fasulo and Lola Cox, aunts and uncles Connie Costanza, Jill (Bill) Ryan, Sandy (Jack) Carpenter, John (Dulce) Fasulo, Bill (Josie) Cox, Cathe Cox, Michelle and Jerry Blair, Shannon Gordon, Aunt Mare and the entire Salatto family. Cousins Christian (Shannon) Cox, Chelsea (Eric) Bringardner, Curtis (Monica) Cox, Cassie Cox, Craig (Dana) Henderson, Joe, Anna, and Junie Fasulo, Kaitlyn (Brian) Slover, Don Beeths and all of his wonderful friends.

Michael was predeceased by his namesake Uncle Mike Cox, and Grandfathers Papa Junie Fasulo and William Cox.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, October 27th, at 10:00 AM in Saint George Catholic Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT 06437. Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, October 26th, from 4:00 to 8:00 at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT 06443.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Michael’s name to the amazinmetsfoundation.org, a charity committed to helping the underserved children and families in the neighborhoods near Citi Field, a place Michael loved to be.