Michael C. Giancola

Michael Charles Giancola, 62, of New Britain died peacefully Saturday, March 8 at Aurora Senior Living Center. Born October 30, 1951, he was the son of Rita Giancola and the late Alfred Giancola of New Britain. Michael graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 1969. He earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from CCSU. Michael had a 30+ year career in the health care industry. He worked for Hartford Hospital, Bradley Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Home, Fairfield Manor, and Elim Park Place. However, his favorite job was the time he spent as an esteemed limousine driver. He loved conversing with his passengers, some of which were national celebrities. Michael loved life, but loved his family even more. An avid sports fan, Michael loved his New York Mets. But, his true passion was pool. The pool room he built in his basement became a family focal point of competition, fun, partying, and love. He cherished every minute of it. He was a teacher, friend, and a loving father. Michael was pre-deceased by his brother Dino Giancola and his sister Debi Giancola. In addition to his mother Rita Giancola, he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda-Marie and Jeramiah Nichisti of Terryville; his son and daughter-in-law David and Stacie Giancola of Bristol; his daughters Stephanie and Michelle Giancola of New Britain; his "adopted" daughter Amanda Brenkus of New Britain; his sister Janice (Giancola) Angel of Kensington; a brother Kevin Giancola of Canton; fiancee Helen Payette of Farmington; three grandchildren, Caleb, Maddox, and Isabella Nichisti; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St. New Britain. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. A calling hour will be held from 9 AM until the time of the service.