Michael Andrew Aurichio Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Life Legacy Michael Andrew Aurichio, resident of Stamford, CT for the past 28 years, passed away peacefully from his life on earth and entered into God's hands after a brief illness at Greenwich Hospital on Friday June 3, 2016 with his family by his side. He was 64 years old. Michael was born in Bronx, New York on June 28, 1951 to the late James and Adalyn (Nascimento) Aurichio.Michael was schooled at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and graduated from Lehman College-City University of New York in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Michael moved north to Fairfield County CT to pursue a position with The United States Tobacco Company (UST) in Greenwich, CT. This career would last over 25 years, during this time he would serve them as Senior Accountant, Director of International Finance, and Director of New Market Development. Michael was instrumental in setting up the original financial reporting system for the corporate accounting office. He also setup the financial operations and audited the UST subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Honduras, and Tampa. Over the years Michael's many co-workers became his second family and remained his friends for life, never losing touch with each other even though many moved away. Michael was an avid photographer/videographer from a young age, throughout the years he was always the photographer, seldom photographed at countless events at company softball games, with friends and family. Michael was the "gadget" man always the first to have the newest device immediately. He loved all sports from baseball to golf. He was a member of Burning Tree Country Club for over 24 years and a regular at the Equinox Gym both of Greenwich CT. Michael retired from work at the young age of 51 to pursue these past times, golfing with several groups of longtime friends from UST in Ireland, Scotland, and throughout the United States. Many vacations were spent with his family, friends, & "The Usual Suspects" in Cabo San Lucas, Lake George, and Florida to name just a few.Michael was proud to be born in "The Bronx", to have made something of his life. As he would jokingly say, "It's Good To Be The King". He was intelligent, charitable, competitive, selfless, and humble. His joy was making sure others were happy and taken care of. Michael wanted to be remembered for helping friends, family, and those less fortunate. He was always available to lend an ear and give advice. Above all Michael epitomized the word "Friend". He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.Michael is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen (Spellman) Aurichio, sisters Linda Aurichio of Berkley, CA, and Patricia Aurichio of Glen Head, NY. Also, Aunt Lena Aurichio, and Cousin Karen Maloney (Kevin) and children, both of Bronx, NY. Cousins Arthur Busso (Fran) and children, and Donna Farella (Paul) and children of East Williston, NY, former beloved In-Laws, nieces, and nephews, a very long list of dear friends whose continued prayers and cards from around the country have been a great gift of support and love to our family and finally, Winston, Matilda, and Macbeth whose presence he allowed and loved, despite his allergies.Michael's family will receive the condolences and sympathy of friends and relatives at Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT on the evening of Thursday June 9th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00am on Friday June 10th at St Mary's Church, 566 Elm Street Stamford, CT. The interment will be private.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a memorial donation in Michael's memory to either The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Ave. Bethpage, NY 11714 (Lustgarten.org), or OPIN (Outreach To Pets In Need), PO Box 488, Riverside CT 06878 (opinpets.org), or a charity of your choice .The family has entrusted the arrangements to Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford. If you care to leave a condolence message online you may visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Michael Andrew Aurichio

June 28, 1951 - June 3, 2016