Michael B. Colella

Michael B. Colella, 68, of Southington, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was the loving husband of Cindy (Smith) Colella. A lifelong Southington resident, Mike was born on August 29,1953, in New Britain the son of the late Darren and Ellinor (Lundie) Colella. He graduated with the Southington High School Class of 1971. After high school, he attended Western Connecticut State University as well as UMASS for his PhD in Chemistry. Following graduate school, he primarily worked as a Research Chemist for ITW Graphics in Manchester. After work, “Mr. Mike” could be found traveling, gardening, or making a delicious meal for his whole family. When not cooking, Mike traveled to different restaurants taste-testing with his wife Cindy and longtime confidant, and father-in-law, Warren Smith. He was a vivacious reader, and in his retired years began writing children's books starring his grandchildren. He also enjoyed golfing, the Baltimore Orioles, and a good bonfire with his close friends and family.

In addition to his wife Cindy, he is survived by the family to whom he dedicated his whole life: daughter Shannon Riley of Newburyport, MA; son Michael and wife Sarah Colella of Southington; and daughter Sarah and husband Eric Dean of Southington. Above all else, Michael cherished the gift he was given later in life: the title Grandfather. He is survived by his four beloved grandchildren, the “Southington Super Four”: Samuel Colella, Madeline Dean, Hannah Dean and Cooper Dean. Additionally, he leaves behind brother, Daniel Colella and wife Victoria Krebs of Chapel Hill, NC; his sister Debbie Deprey and husband Jeffrey of Southington; as well as many extended family members including cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and the countless friends who were family to Mike. He was predeceased by his parents as well as brothers Hans Colella and Ricky Colella.

Calling hours will be on Tuesday, July 26th from 4-7pm. Funeral services will be held the following morning, Wednesday, July 27th at 11 am at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Michael's service will be TribuCast and can be attended remotely via link:https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/3057339363

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.