Obituary: Michael Stephen Cardillo Sr., 83, Of Redding

Information and Photo Courtesy Bouton Funeral Home

REDDING, CT — Michael Stephen Cardillo Sr. of Redding, passed away peacefully at home, on April 6, 2024. Born on Dec. 26, 1940 in East Norwalk, son of the late Mariano Cardillo and Mary (Caruso) Cardillo. Mike was the loving husband of Mary-Ann (DiPietro) Cardillo for 58 years.

Throughout his life, Mike left a lasting impact on everyone he came in contact with. He was a loyal husband, father, grandfather, and businessman. He was a proud graduate of Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport and "The College of Hard Knocks."

As a young man, Mike worked alongside his father at Mariano Cardillo and Sons, Inc. He then devoted over 40 years to running the largest and most successful lath, plaster, and stucco business in Connecticut. His business was run with strong ethical values, developed through hard work and honesty. He was well-known for being a man of his word.

He relocated to Redding in 1971, where he assumed many volunteer community based positions: member and one time president of the Georgetown Lions Club, Chairman of the School Building Committee, Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Republican Town Committee. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and parishioner of Saint Patrick’s Church.

Mike was known as a man of integrity and honor and for always giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. If you knew Mike, then you knew he helped those in need because he believed life was good to him, and he had something to give back.

Mike will be profoundly missed by his three children: Michael Cardillo Jr.; Mark Cardillo and his wife Vicky; Marlene Cardillo; and his five grandchildren: Courtney, Sarah, Alison, Andrew, and William. He is also survived by his siblings: Nancy Van Scoy, Carmella Milici, Pasquale Cardillo, Anthony Cardillo, Dolores Snyder and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Mario Cardillo, Joseph Cardillo, and Thomas Cardillo.

Services will be held Friday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Umpawaug Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bouton Funeral, Inc. 31 West Church Street, Georgetown, CT.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital online here.