Michael Richard Corrado

Mike Corrado, 78, of Old Saybrook passed away Saturday, November, 13, 2021, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Mark Parent of Milton, GA, their children, Cade and Jace, his son Jason Corrado of Branford, his daughter and son-in-law Ashley and James (Jamie) Gofus of Reading, PA, their children James, Joseph, and Ariella, his son Kevin Corrado and his partner Gwen Miller of Pittsburgh, PA, his son Nathan Corrado and his partner Rachel Sensenig of Lancaster, PA, and his step-daughter Rosalind Sheherlis of England. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Ellen Corrado of South Windsor and several beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Michael N. and Lila R. Corrado, his sister Lila Pitek and a beloved nephew. Mike was a gifted athlete. He played baseball, football and basketball during his youth. He was an outstanding basketball player at East Hartford High (Class of 1961) and went to University of Hartford (Class of 1965) on a basketball scholarship. He was also an outstanding softball player and started playing while he was in high school with the East Hartford Dovelettes, he played fast pitch softball for 25 years ending his career in softball playing on the Cypress Arms as a player/manager winning three straight state championships. Mike was inducted into the Connecticut ASA/USA Softball Hall of Fame on March 6, 2021 for recognition of an outstanding career and service in Softball. He also coached for Old Saybrook Soccer Club and served as its president. He also coached summer league for the Old Saybrook High School Boys Soccer Team. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a Boston Red Sox fan. He enjoyed music such as The Doors, Pink Floyd and Bob Seger. He also enjoyed watching all types of sports, the beach, reading, playing cards, watching movies, grilling and cooking breakfast for his family. Before retirement he was a Premium Auditor and Manager for Atena, Travelers and The Hartford. After retirement he delivered meals for Meals on Wheels. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 4:00-8:00p.m. at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook. Funeral services will begin at the Swan Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:00am and proceed to Cypress Cemetery, Old Saybrook for the burial. Contributions can be made in his name to Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. https://headandneckcanceralliance.salsalabs.org/moderndonationform/index.html.