Michael Thomas Matthew Cassese Jr.

Michael Thomas Matthew Cassese Jr., age 26 of Derby, CT., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Michael was born February 9, 1993 in Derby, CT., the beloved son of Michael Cassese Sr. & Lisa (Mestre) Lao. Michael proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard for six years. Michael was a kind and outgoing young man. He loved fishing, playing dominoes, and card games. He was very athletic. Michael enjoyed playing sports and often worked on cars with his father. Michael was always willing to help others and was happiest while spending time with his family. He will be missed deeply by all who had the honor of knowing him. Michael was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Jamie & Darleane Mestre. Michael is survived by his: mother, Lisa Mestre-Lao & step father, Joel Lao; father, Michael & step mother, Krista Cassese; paternal grandparents, Lawrence & Karen Cassese; eleven siblings, Alejandro Mestre, Robert Reno Jr., Brendon Lao, Matthew Cassese, Nikolas Reno, Victoria Reno, Elizabeth Reno, Andrew Lao, Evangelina Lao, Fransika Mestre, Joellisa Lao; fiance, Rebecca Hernandez; two dogs, Max and a host of extended family and friends to cherish his memory. Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Michael Thomas Matthew Cassese Jr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. First Visitation Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Second Visitation Thursday, October 10th, 2019 11:00am - 12:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location Mt. St. Peters Cemetery Derby, CT