Mr. John E. Miele

Devoted to his family 

NAUGATUCK - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of John E. Miele, age 75 of Naugatuck, share news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was the husband of Linda (Santoro) Miele.  

John was born on June 28, 1949 in Waterbury, a son of the late Frank and Theresa (Daversa) Miele and was educated in local schools graduating from Wilby High School. He then graduated from the University of Connecticut with a degree in Chemical Engineering. John then moved his family to Naugatuck, 30 years ago. He was a longtime employee of MacDermid Inc and then in his later years changed careers to become a driver and ultimately manager for First Student Transportation. John was an avid golfer, enjoyed wintering in Florida an occasional trip to the casino and cruises and he was the keeper of the family genealogy. Nothing was more important to John than his family, especially being a devoted husband to Linda and a loving father and grandfather. He was a giant of everything good, humility, integrity and generosity. Our family thanks you Dad, for battling your disease with such bravery, for your incredible strength and for the love that you shared with all of us which has helped instill in us a capacity to love that is unending.  

Left to cherish his memory, beside his loving wife Linda, are his brother Anthony Miele and his wife, Debra, his sister, Sandra Capozzi, his brother-in-law, Donald Santoro and his wife Barbara and his sister-in-law Cathy Paquette and her late husband Roger. He leaves his devoted children; Krista Miele Gloden of Naugatuck, John Miele and his wife Tatiana of Bethany, stepchildren; Raymond Burdick and his late wife, Michele of Rhode Island, Richard Burdick Sr of Wolcott, Christopher Eccleston and his fiancé Annmarie of Burlington. John and Linda were blessed with 9 grandchildren; Richard Jr, Dylan, Trista, Madison, Olivia, Christopher Jr, Mason, Ethan. John also leaves his Aunt Ann Macary as well as several cousins, extended family members and many friends. He was predeceased by his grandson Jason. 

Funeral services for Mr. Miele will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St. Naugatuck. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. Relatives and friends may visit with the Miele family on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St Waterbury CT 06705.Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you with your family and friends. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send flowers or gift of consolation to the family please visit the funeral home’s Sympathy Store at www.caseyfunerals.com.