Michael K. Dirubbo, 66, of Nashua, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 11, 2018 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on June 16, 1952, he was the son of Mary E. (Colletta) Dirubbo and the late Ralph T. Dirubbo, who passed away on December 3, 2012. Michael attended St. Christopher School and graduated from Bishop Guertin High School Class of 1970. He furthered his education at Merrimack College of North Andover, MA where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. Michael had been employed as a property appraiser for several years.
Michael was a Boston sports fan, who enjoyed following the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox.
One June 27, 1987, Michael married Karon J. Stanley of Bangor, Maine. The couple shared over 30 years together until her passing on September 30, 2017.
Members of his family include his mother, Mary E. Dirubbo of Nashua; his sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen B. and Daniel Cronin of Nashua; a niece, Kaitlin E. Cronin; a nephew, Ryan D. Cronin; his Godfather and uncle, Charles T. Colletta of Nashua; his uncle, John Dulgarian of Tewksbury, MA; and cousins.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and nurses of Greenbriar Healthcare for their kindness and care of Michael.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, Thursday evening, December 13th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua on Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Milford. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made to Corpus Christi Food Pantry, 3 Crown Street, Nashua, NH 03060 or to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
