Michael was born in Danbury on January 24, 1970, the son of Karen Larson McLaughlin and the late Leon M. King. He had attended Danbury schools and was currently employed by McLaughlin Towing.
In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his sister Kimberly (King) Gaita and her husband Lenny Gaita of Bethel and his niece and nephew Jessica and Lenny Gaita. Also surviving are several step-siblings, including Michael McLaughlin, with whom Michael was very close to, along with his step mother Emily King.
Michael was predeceased by his father Leon M. King and his step father Michael McLaughlin.
The family will receive friends at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury on Friday June 14, 2024, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.