Obituaries

Obituary: Michael Elijah Kessler, 26, of Stratford

Michael, known for his outgoing personality, was a devoted son and an avid car enthusiast.

(Image via Colonial Funeral Home)

STRATFORD, CT - (From Colonial Funeral Home) Michael Elijah Kessler age 26 was born on January 15th 1996 in Brooklyn, NY and passed on February 23rd 2022 in Waterbury, CT.

Michael attended PS 207 in Brooklyn, NY, Eli Whitney Elementary, Flood Middle School and Bunnell High School in Stratford, CT.

At an early age Michael showed an aptitude for car and anything mechanical. One of Michael favorite past time was working on his or his friends' cars.

He also had a gift of befriending people wherever he went no matter their age or race.

Michael is survived by his parents Aloycia Bellillie and Eban Kessler, his brothers Alex Bellille and Daniel Kessler, his grandmother Mildred Kessler as well his uncles, aunts, cousins and wonderful friends whom he considered family.

He was predeceased by his grandparents Alloy and Ena Bellillie and Marvin Kessler, his aunts Veronica Isler and Marjorie Reid, uncle Anthony Bellille and great uncle Rolington Clarke.

A visitation will be held at Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, March 4th 2022.

Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in New Haven, CT on March 5th. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.


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