Marlborough – Surrounded by family, J. Michael Buttiglieri of Marlborough passed away Nov. 23, 2018 at the age of 67.
Born Nov. 21, 1951 in Winchester, he was the son of Joseph and Florette (Joy) Buttiglieri of Waltham. Michael was the beloved spouse of Mary (Fratantuono) Buttiglieri and brother-in-law of Robert and Sheila (Fratantuono) McGurrin of Waltham. Michael’s cousin, Jack Hamilton, provided the necessary assistance for Michael’s wife in caring for Michael at home in hospice.
Prior to retirement, Michael was the Director of Security at Putnam Investments. He was a graduate of Northeastern University and held a law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law. Michael, a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, an organization that he dearly loved, served as the Financial Secretary for Council 81.
His hobbies over the years included boating, flying gliders, snowmobiling, bicycling, antique cars, reading and studying the history of World War II. In his younger years, he excelled as an athlete playing football and volleyball.
Michael’s focus in life was family. He often said his marriage defined him. He and his beloved wife, Mary, lived life to its fullest filled with love, happiness, and great adventures. Michael often said his goal in life was to make Mary laugh and be happy and he exceeded even his own expectations. Michael enjoyed traveling in Europe, in our own country, and loved Cape Cod at any time of the year. There is a quote, “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” Michael had a beautiful, charmed life, filled with loving family, friends, and a devoted spouse that brought him happiness before he returned to his Heavenly Father and all the family that predeceased him.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Nov. 30, from 6-8 p.m., at the William Short and Son Funeral Home in Marlborough. A Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough will be said Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. Internment is private.
Donations can be sent to the Immaculate Conception School, 25 Washington Crt., Marlborough, MA 01752.
