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Michael G. Horaitis, of Wilton Ct, passed away in grace on September 4, 2021 after triumphing over Parkinson’s Disease for 35 years. Michael was born in Canton, OH to Constantine and Adrian Horaitis on September 25, 1952 at 68 years of age..

Michael is survived by his beloved wife Angelica (Polito) Horaitis, devoted daughter Ariana Horaitis (husband Nicola Bernardini de Pace), loving brother Nicholas Horaitis (wife Nicki) and sister Maria Horaitis DiGiacomo (husband Anthony), in laws Jeff and Nicolette Manuel, and nieces Haley Wank (husband Chris), Andrea Horaitis, Marisa Manuel, Aris and Marissa DiGiacomo.

Michael was a Superman, taking on every challenge and opportunity with wit, humor and strength. Although impacted by Parkinson’s at a relatively early age, Michael lived life to its fullest, traveling with his family all over the world, attending all of his daughter’s Lacrosse matches and school activities, while still making time to enjoy his extended family and long-time friendships.

Early in life, it was obvious Michael was a natural athlete, succeeding in basketball and football during his formative high school and college years; and then later in life achieving a black belt in Martial Arts. His competitive spirit led him into his professional life where Michael was a successful sales executive with IBM for over 30 years. Whatever Michael choose to do, he pursued his interest with vigor and determination.

In other words, Michael never allowed Parkinson’s Disease to hold him back, rather he lived life true to the words he cherished by Winston Churchill, “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never-in nothing, great or small, large or petty, never give in, except to the convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”

Our family would like to thank his loyal and steadfast friends; and all of Michael’s caregivers, who cared for Michael so lovingly.