Michael Y. Gay

Michael York Gay, 74, of Torrington, CT, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at Litchfield Woods.

Mike was born March 12, 1942, in Torrington, CT, son of the late Michael and Mary (York) Gay.  He was a member of the Litchfield High School Class of 1960.  In his early years, he was employed by Colonial Shell of Litchfield and his good friend Ronald Fillippini.  He later was a Litchfield Judicial Court Marshall with the Superior Court.  He retired from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation after 23 years in 2003. As a young man he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and also was a member of the Torrington Elk’s Lodge.

Mike is survived by one brother, Peter J. Gay (Donna) of Litchfield, CT; two sisters, Cindy Schwartz and Karen DeLisle (J. Edward) both of Torrington; a sister-in-law, Ann Marie Gay, a Godson Edward M. DeLisle (Kelli) of Torrington, as well as several nieces and nephews, and his canine companion, a German Shepherd named Faith.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Gay, a niece Jessica Schwartz and his German Shepherd Buddy.

Mike’s family would like to thank the staff at V.N.A., the Smilow Cancer Center, and Litchfield Woods for the compassionate care that he received.

A service will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington at 7:00 p.m.  Burial will be private.  Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, July 14th from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation at www.fidelco.org    Condolences may be sent to Mike’s family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com