Michael C. Cresiski

Michael C. Cresiski (Mike), age 58, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 31, 2021.  Born in Bridgeport, the son of the late Raymond and Ethel (Grabiec) Cresiski, he had been a lifelong Bridgeport resident.  Mike graduated from Bullard Havens Technical School and received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Bridgeport.  He worked at Sikorsky Aircraft while working towards his degree in night classes. He then began a long career as a Data Base Manager at Perkin Elmer in Shelton.  Mike also worked for over 20 years at the Brownson County Club where he had many close friends.  Mike was a true lover of life, he lit up every room that he walked into.  He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting, traveling and skiing, especially in Zermatt, Switzerland. His favorite days wouldn’t be complete without a cold beer.  He was an avid and devoted fan of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and an active member of the Sound Tiger’s Booster Club, affectionately referred to as the “Mayor” of Harbor Yard Arena.  He was also a social member at the Highland Golf Club and an ardent fan of progressive rock.  Mike’s memory will live on in his long-time partner, Joan Duffy and her daughter, Riley of New Canaan, his brother, Raymond C. Cresiski, Jr., his wife Diane of Las Vegas, NV and their daughters, Cheryl, Kimberly and Kristin, her husband, Tomasz and their son Chase; And his many loving friends who were the highlight of his life.  A walk-through visitation will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield.  Face masks will be required to attend the visitation.  A public celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date and will be announced.  For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com