Sebastian J "Mickey" DiMauro, 98, of Portland (formerly of Cromwell, CT) passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 8, 2016, with his family by his bedside. He was born January 31, 1918 in Middletown, CT to Salvatore and Sebastiana (Bartolotta) DiMauro. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Angela (Branciforte) DiMauro who he shared 62 years of marriage with. He had been a resident of Portland Care & Rehab of Portland for the past six years. He was loved by the staff for his wit and sharpness. Mickey was previously a long time resident of Cromwell, CT for over 75 years.

He was a member of St. John's Church, Cromwell, and also a retired member of the Cromwell Fire Dept. Mickey was a co-founder and proud member of the Cromwell Italian American Club, where he spent countless hours planning dances, parties, carnivals, and the Feast of St. Sebastian for many years in Cromwell.

Mickey was the owner of "Mickey's Fruitery" from 1940 to 1959. His big yellow bus traveled the many streets of Middletown, Portland, and Cromwell selling fruit and vegetables. He also worked for the New Britain Foundry, JJ Stevens of Cromwell, and many years for Branciforte Greenhouses. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in 1983 after 25 years of service. At his time of retirement he and Angie took the entire family on a vacation cruise to Bermuda, Nassau, and St Thomas. Mickey was most proud of his loving wife Angela. They traveled to Hawaii, Florida, Canada and took many cruises over the years. His family was what he lived for. He took great pleasure in going to the casino to play bingo and black jack. You would often find Mickey sitting under the red maple tree chatting with his favorite "Ann Marie " beloved daughter-in-law and neighbors. Mickey loved holidays and family gatherings. Everyone will always remember hearing, "clean the table so we can play cards." He was an avid Boston Red Sox and U-Conn girl's basketball fan. Mickey's smile and laughter will be sorely missed by all.

Mickey is survived by his loving son, John and his wife Ann Marie, of Cromwell

His loving daughter Nellie Ann and her husband John Marchinkoski, of Portland.

Mickey also leaves his brother Santino (Sammy) of Middletown and a sister-in-law Dorothy Ann Brancifort of Cromwell.

His family was the love of his life, especially his 9 grandchildren and their spouses:

Robert and Alison Knybel of Tolland, David and Donald Knybel of Manchester, John and Sharon DiMauro of Haddam, Michael DiMauro of East Hampton, Steven and Heather DiMauro, Amie and Paul Colla, Renee and Todd Ghent, Michele and Ryon Jagoda, all of Portland.

He also leaves his precious 12 Great-grand children whom he loved and adored:

Amanda Ghent, Sara & Marissa Colla, Jake, Luke, Michael, Drew, Stephanie, & Rocco DiMauro, Maggie & Mollie Knybel and JT Jagoda.

Mickey also leaves several nieces, nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.

Mickey is now celebrating his eternal life with his wife Angie, daughter Elaine Ann and husband Chester Knybel and great grandchild Nicholas Knybel.

His Brothers and their spouses: Louie and Connie DiMauro, Jimmy and Marie DiMauro, Joe and Phyllis DiMauro, Angelo and Irene DiMauro.

His sisters, Rose and Salvatore Passinese, Tina and John Salafia; Annie and Louis Danielle. Sister-in-law Ann DiMauro.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 17, at 9 a.m. at the D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main St., Middletown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Mary's Church in Portland, CT. for 10 a.m., with interment to follow in St. Sebastian's Cemetery, Middlefield, CT. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, June 16, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Mickey's pall bearers are Grandchildren Robert Knybel, John, Michael, and Steven DiMauro as well as 2 great grandchildren Jake and Michael DiMauro. His honorary bearers are his 3 Granddaughters and their spouses, Amie & Paul Colla, Renee & Todd Ghent, Michele & Ryon Jagoda. The family would like to express a huge "Thank you," to the CNA's, nurses, and staff at Portland Care for all their loving and compassionate care given to Mickey. Also to the Middlesex Hospital Hospice Care staff for the love and support. Memorial donations may be made to the Middlesex Hospital Hospice & Palliative Care, 28 Crescent Street, MIddletown, CT 06457 or the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7, 38R Timber Hill Road, Cromwell, CT 06416; For on line condolences please visit www.dangelofuneralhome.com .